Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 15 Lodge SS 2005 vs Smoker Craft 172 Ultima Legacy Edition 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 15 Lodge SS 2005 vs Smoker Craft 172 Ultima Legacy Edition 2021 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 115 hp, the Smoker Craft 172 Ultima Legacy Edition 2021 has a 75-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft 15 Lodge SS 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 172 Ultima Legacy Edition 2021 and its 115-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Smoker Craft 15 Lodge SS 2005 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
Makenot available
Model15 Lodge SS
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam76 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inchesnot available
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] - Detailnot available
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 - Feet17
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches204
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.07 Side Gauge: 0.064 Rib Gauge: 0.07
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max40 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower115 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,125 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower