Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 13 Alaskan SS 2005 vs Smoker Craft 166 Excursion SC 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 13 Alaskan SS 2005 vs Smoker Craft 166 Excursion SC 2021 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 70 hp, the Smoker Craft 166 Excursion SC 2021 has a 45-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft 13 Alaskan SS 2005's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 4 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.
Bottom line: The Smoker Craft 166 Excursion SC 2021 at 16,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Smoker Craft 13 Alaskan SS 2005 at 12,0 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.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
Makenot available
Model13 Alaskan SS
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam66 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.68
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches66
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail225 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg102.06
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.225
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail26 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches26
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS/SS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail16.00 ft
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches142
Length overall - Inches192
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower70 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower