Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 1648 Livewell 2004 vs Smoker Craft MDlx M-8524 F-RE 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 1648 Livewell 2004 vs Smoker Craft MDlx M-8524 F-RE 2006 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 150 hp, the Smoker Craft MDlx M-8524 F-RE 2006 has a 115-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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft MDlx M-8524 F-RE 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Smoker Craft 1648 Livewell 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Smoker Craft MDlx M-8524 F-RE 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft MDlx M-8524 F-RE 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft 1648 Livewell 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
Model1648 Livewell
ModelMDlx M-8524 F-RE
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail295 lbs
Weight - Detail2,030 lbs
Weight - kg133.81
Weight - kg920.79
Weight - lbs.295
Weight - lbs.203
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 - Detail24 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches291
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35
Engine max150 hp
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
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people14
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge.080 in