Matching a deep vee Smoker Craft 140 Pro Mag 2013 against a modified vee Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Smoker Craft 140 Pro Mag 2013 at 14,4 ft versus Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 2011 at 16,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 2011 tips the scales at 1 225 lbs — 750 lbs less than the Smoker Craft 140 Pro Mag 2013 at 475 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 140 hp, the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 2011 has a 105-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft 140 Pro Mag 2013's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Smoker Craft 140 Pro Mag 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 Angler 172 2011 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 2011 comes in at 9 lbs per hp versus 14 lbs per hp for the Smoker Craft 140 Pro Mag 2013. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.