Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 1448 2011 vs Smoker Craft 2040 I-O 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 1448 2011 vs Smoker Craft 2040 I-O 2004 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 20 hp for the Smoker Craft 1448 2011 and 28 hp for the Smoker Craft 2040 I-O 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft 2040 I-O 2004 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Smoker Craft 1448 2011 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 2040 I-O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft 2040 I-O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft 1448 2011 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
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail260 lbs
Weight - Detail2410 lbs
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - kg1093.16
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.241
Width [transom] - Detail71 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches244
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise13℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches14
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom, Side, & Rib Gauges: 0.064 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max20 hp
Engine max28
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Operational Info
Maximum capacity650 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3
Maximum people12 Persons