Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 1448 Livewell 2004 vs Smoker Craft Millentia 172 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 1448 Livewell 2004 vs Smoker Craft Millentia 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 Millentia 172 2010 has a 115-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft 1448 Livewell 2004's 25-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 Millentia 172 2010 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Smoker Craft 1448 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 Millentia 172 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Millentia 172 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft 1448 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
Model1448 Livewell
ModelMillentia 172
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches91
Weight - Detail260 lbs
Weight - Detail1,325 lbs
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - kg601.01
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.1325
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches36
Height [transom]LS/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 max25
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 people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs