Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 2072 AW 2004 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW 2004 vs Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW 2004 and 90 hp for the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 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 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft Tournament Pro 185 Tiller 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelMV 2072 AW
ModelTournament Pro 185 Tiller
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beam97 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches97
Draft [drive up] - DetailN/A
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail800 lbs
Weight - Detail1,385 lbs. (628 kg)
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kg628.22
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.1385
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches3
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in. (5.56 m)
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches219
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 43 in. (1.1 m) To Floor: 22 in. (0.56 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters109.22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches43
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in. (2.43 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.56
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.25
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. (2.5 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard60 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Engine maxConsole Maximum outboard power w/console steering: 90 HP
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacityN/A
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people8 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs. (794 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailN/A
Trailer - Detailnot available