Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 15 Lodge SC 2005 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 15 Lodge SC 2005 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2011 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 — 40 hp for the Smoker Craft 15 Lodge SC 2005 and 60 hp for the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2011. 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.
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 Pro Mag 168 2011 and its 60-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
ModelPro Mag 168
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detail470 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg213.19
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.47
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail70 in
Width [transom] - Detail74 in
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches3
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches192
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.07 Side Gauge: 0.064 Rib Gauge: 0.07
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. Side: 0.064 in. Rib: 0.080 in
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max40 hp
Engine max60 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,125 lbs
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people5