Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel CC 2008 vs Alumacraft Pro 175 2007 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel CC 2008 and the Alumacraft Pro 175 2007 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?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 130 hp, the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel CC 2008 has a 40-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Pro 175 2007's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 16 gal and 16 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel CC 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft Pro 175 2007 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel CC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel CC 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Pro 175 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelMV 2072 AW Tunnel CC
ModelPro 175
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beam88 in. (2.23 m) Bottom: 56 in. (1.42 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches88
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - Detail88 in. (2.2 m)
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detail22 in. (0.6 m)
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inches3
Height - Inches22
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]22 in. (0.6 m)
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.31 m)
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches209
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (0.58 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.31
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull thickness0.102 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max130 hp
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people4