Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 1648 2005 vs Smoker Craft V170 I-O 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 1648 2005 vs Smoker Craft V170 I-O 2004 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 35 hp for the Smoker Craft 1648 2005 and 19 hp for the Smoker Craft V170 I-O 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft V170 I-O 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Smoker Craft 1648 2005 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 V170 I-O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft V170 I-O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft 1648 2005 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
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches9
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail295 lbs
Weight - Detail1550 lbs
Weight - kg133.81
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - lbs.295
Weight - lbs.155
Width [transom] - Detail71 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot 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 - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches202
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.072 Side Gauge: 0.072
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35 hp
Engine max19
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Operational Info
Maximum capacity900 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people8 Persons