Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 166 Excursion SC 2021 vs Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 15 DLX 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 166 Excursion SC 2021 vs Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 15 DLX 2009 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 Alaskan Deluxe 15 DLX 2009'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 Alaskan Deluxe 15 DLX 2009 with its 35-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail16.00 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 11 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet14
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.55
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches179
Beamnot available
Beam68 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches68
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail270 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg122.47
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.27
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail59 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]LS
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower70 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max35 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity850 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSmoker Craft
Modelnot available
ModelAlaskan Deluxe 15 DLX
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.064 Side Gauge: 0.060 Rib Gauge: 0.064
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee