Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 1648 Livewell 2004 vs Smoker Craft Stinger 161 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 1648 Livewell 2004 vs Smoker Craft Stinger 161 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 60 hp, the Smoker Craft Stinger 161 2006 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft Stinger 161 2006 is rated for 5 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 Stinger 161 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Stinger 161 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 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
ModelStinger 161
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detail295 lbs
Weight - Detail600 lbs
Weight - kg133.81
Weight - kg272.16
Weight - lbs.295
Weight - lbs.6
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches33
Height [transom]LS/SS
Height [transom]LS
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches192
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail74 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: .100 Side Gauge: .064 Rib Gauge: .07
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35
Engine max60 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs