Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 15 Lodge SC 2005 vs Smoker Craft Millentia 171 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 15 Lodge SC 2005 vs Smoker Craft Millentia 171 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 125 hp, the Smoker Craft Millentia 171 2004 has a 85-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft 15 Lodge SC 2005's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Smoker Craft Millentia 171 2004 and its 125-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Smoker Craft 15 Lodge SC 2005 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
Model15 Lodge SC
ModelMillentia 171
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches91
Weight - Detail470 lbs
Weight - Detail1260 lbs
Weight - kg213.19
Weight - kg571.53
Weight - lbs.47
Weight - lbs.126
Width [transom] - Detail70 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inches3
Height - Inches36
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet15
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches206
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.07 Side Gauge: 0.064 Rib Gauge: 0.07
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max40 hp
Engine max125
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
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,125 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 Persons