Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 1436 Livewell 2004 vs Smoker Craft Ultima 172 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 1436 Livewell 2004 vs Smoker Craft Ultima 172 2010 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 140 hp, the Smoker Craft Ultima 172 2010 has a 138-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 Ultima 172 2010 is rated for 6 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 Ultima 172 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Ultima 172 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,2 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
ModelUltima 172
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches57
Beam - Inches91
Weight - Detail185 lbs
Weight - Detail1,330 lbs
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - kg603.28
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.133
Height - Detail18 in
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Meters0.46
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inches18
Height - Inches36
Height [transom]SS
Height [transom]LS
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches206
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail26 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches26
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail88 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.100 Side Gauge: 0.080 Rib Gauge: 0.1
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max2
Engine max140 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 people6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,425 lbs