Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 1448 Livewell 2004 vs Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 1448 Livewell 2004 vs Smoker Craft Pro Bass 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 Smoker Craft 1448 Livewell 2004 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2008 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 Pro Bass 171 2008 is rated for 4 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 Pro Bass 171 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 17,0 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
ModelPro Bass 171
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detail260 lbs
Weight - Detail1,075 lbs
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - kg487.61
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.1075
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS/SS
Height [transom]LS
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches214
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail18 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters45.72
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches18
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.100 Side Gauge: 0.1
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people3 Persons
Maximum people4
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,225 lbs