Matching a tunnel Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel CC 2013 against a deep vee Alumacraft Navigator 165 CS 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Alumacraft Navigator 165 CS 2010 measures 16,7 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 14,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel CC 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel CC 2013 tips the scales at 1 135 lbs — 170 lbs more than the Alumacraft Navigator 165 CS 2010 at 965 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 130 hp, the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel CC 2013 has a 40-hp advantage over the Alumacraft Navigator 165 CS 2010'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 — 2 gal and 2 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 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Alumacraft Navigator 165 CS 2010 caps at 5. 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 2013 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel CC 2013 comes in at 9 lbs per hp versus 11 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft Navigator 165 CS 2010. 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.