Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 14 Big Fish 2013 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 14 Big Fish 2013 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2006 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 Smoker Craft 14 Big Fish 2013 carries a rated maximum of 35 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2006 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 Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2006 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Smoker Craft 14 Big Fish 2013 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 Pro Mag 182 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft 14 Big Fish 2013 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
Model14 Big Fish
ModelPro Mag 182
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detail395 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg179.17
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.395
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Width [transom] - Detail96 in
Length - Feet14.17
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters4.32
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inches17
Length overall - Inches218
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail38 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches38
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]XLS
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.06 in
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: .125 Side Gauge: .086 Rib Gauge: .125
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max35 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available