Matching a tunnel Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel CC 2013 against a modified vee Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2006 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 Tournament Pro 185 CS 2006 measures 18,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 16,0 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 — 984 lbs more than the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2006 at 151 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 200 hp, the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2006 has a 70-hp advantage over the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel CC 2013's 130-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2006 carries 41 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel CC 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 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 Tournament Pro 185 CS 2006 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 9 lbs per hp for the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel CC 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.
Bottom line: The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 CS 2006 at 18,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel CC 2013 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.