Matching a flat Smoker Craft 1436 2013 against a modified vee Smoker Craft Alaskan 15TL 2009 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 1436 2013 at 14,0 ft versus Smoker Craft Alaskan 15TL 2009 at 14,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Smoker Craft 1436 2013 tips the scales at 185 lbs — 158 lbs more than the Smoker Craft Alaskan 15TL 2009 at 27 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 Smoker Craft 1436 2013 carries a rated maximum of 20 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Alaskan 15TL 2009 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 Alaskan 15TL 2009 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Smoker Craft 1436 2013 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 Alaskan 15TL 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Alaskan 15TL 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 14,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft 1436 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.