Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 1648 Livewell 2004 vs Smoker Craft 166 Excursion SC 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 1648 Livewell 2004 vs Smoker Craft 166 Excursion SC 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 70 hp, the Smoker Craft 166 Excursion SC 2021 has a 35-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft 1648 Livewell 2004's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 4 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 166 Excursion SC 2021 and its 70-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Smoker Craft 1648 Livewell 2004 with its 35-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
Makenot available
Model1648 Livewell
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam72 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail295 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg133.81
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.295
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS/SS
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail16.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches192
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower70 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower