When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2013 and the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011 measures 16,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2013 tips the scales at 1 145 lbs — 1 117 lbs more than the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011 at 28 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2013 has a 85-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011's 30-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Alumacraft Riveted Jon MV 1648 SS 2011 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 10 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW SC 2013. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.