Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft MV 2072 AW 2004 vs Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft MV 2072 AW 2004 vs Alumacraft VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2009 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 VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2009. 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 VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2009 caps at 6. 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 VB 1860 AW Tunnel SC 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
ModelMV 2072 AW
ModelVB 1860 AW Tunnel SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches86
Draft [drive up] - DetailN/A
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail800 lbs
Weight - Detail875 lbs
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kg396.89
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.875
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detail25 in
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Inches3
Height - Inches25
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]21 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches216
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.102 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard60 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Engine maxConsole Maximum outboard power w/console steering: 90 HP
Engine max90 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacityN/A
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people8 persons
Maximum people6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailN/A
Trailer - Detailnot available