Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 1436 2005 vs Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 DLX 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 1436 2005 vs Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 DLX 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 DLX 2005 measures 24,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Smoker Craft 1436 2005 at 14,0 feet (2005). At 185 lbs and 175 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Smoker Craft 1436 2005 carries a rated maximum of 20 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 DLX 2005 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 Infinity M-8520 DLX 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Smoker Craft 1436 2005 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 Infinity M-8520 DLX 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 DLX 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft 1436 2005 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
ModelInfinity M-8520 DLX
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches57
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail18 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters45.72
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches18
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail185 lbs
Weight - Detail1,750 lbs
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - kg793.79
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.175
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail18 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.46
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches18
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]SS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches291
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.064 Side Gauge: 0.064
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max20 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115 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
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity650 lbs
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum people3
Maximum people14
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in