Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 13 Alaskan SS 2005 vs Smoker Craft 2040 OB 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 13 Alaskan SS 2005 vs Smoker Craft 2040 OB 2004 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 — 25 hp for the Smoker Craft 13 Alaskan SS 2005 and 28 hp for the Smoker Craft 2040 OB 2004. 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 Smoker Craft 2040 OB 2004 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Smoker Craft 13 Alaskan SS 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Smoker Craft 2040 OB 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft 2040 OB 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft 13 Alaskan SS 2005 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
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
Model13 Alaskan SS
Model2040 OB
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.68
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches66
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail225 lbs
Weight - Detail2410 lbs
Weight - kg102.06
Weight - kg1093.16
Weight - lbs.225
Weight - lbs.241
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 - Feetnot available
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches142
Length overall - Inches244
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise13℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches14
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25 hp
Engine max28
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people12 Persons