Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 1436 Livewell 2004 vs Smoker Craft Pro Angler 171 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 1436 Livewell 2004 vs Smoker Craft Pro Angler 171 2008 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 135 hp, the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 171 2008 has a 133-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft 1436 Livewell 2004's 2-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 171 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Smoker Craft 1436 Livewell 2004 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 171 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 171 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft 1436 Livewell 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
Model1436 Livewell
ModelPro Angler 171
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches57
Beam - Inches92
Weight - Detail185 lbs
Weight - Detail1,180 lbs
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - kg535.24
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.118
Height - Detail18 in
Height - Detail34 in
Height - Meters0.46
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches18
Height - Inches34
Height [transom]SS
Height [transom]LS
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.08
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches2
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail91 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.100 Side Gauge: 0.070 Rib Gauge: 0.1
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max2
Engine max135 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people3 Persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs