Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2008 vs Alumacraft MV Angler 2000 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2008 vs Alumacraft MV Angler 2000 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2008 carries a rated maximum of 60 hp. Engine data for the Alumacraft MV Angler 2000 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft MV Angler 2000 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Tunnel 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 MV Angler 2000 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
ModelMV Angler
Model Year2008
Model Year2
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.75
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches69
Weight - Detail850 lbs
Weight - Detail620 lbs
Weight - kg385.55
Weight - kg281.23
Weight - lbs.85
Weight - lbs.62
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches3
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Detail15' 11"
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches18
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max60 hp, 90 hp with optional console and optional floor
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard25 - 55hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum people4 person