Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 14 Big Fish 2013 vs Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 14 Big Fish 2013 vs Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 35 hp, the Smoker Craft 14 Big Fish 2013 has a 31-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2004's 4-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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Smoker Craft 14 Big Fish 2013 and its 35-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2004 with its 4-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
Model14 Big Fish
ModelSuper Fisherman 157
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inches72
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail395 lbs
Weight - Detail290 lbs
Weight - kg179.17
Weight - kg131.54
Weight - lbs.395
Weight - lbs.29
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet14.17
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters4.32
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Inches17
Length overall - Inches185
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail32 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches32
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]LS
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.06 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max35 hp
Engine max4
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people4 Persons