Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 1648 Livewell 2004 vs Smoker Craft Crappie 171 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 1648 Livewell 2004 vs Smoker Craft Crappie 171 2008 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 60 hp, the Smoker Craft Crappie 171 2008 has a 25-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 Crappie 171 2008 and its 60-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
MakeSmoker Craft
Model1648 Livewell
ModelCrappie 171
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detail295 lbs
Weight - Detail825 lbs
Weight - kg133.81
Weight - kg374.21
Weight - lbs.295
Weight - lbs.825
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS/SS
Height [transom]LS
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches214
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail17 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches17
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail81 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.080 Side Gauge: 0.08
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35
Engine max60 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people4
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,225 lbs