Matching a deep vee Smoker Craft 168 Pro Mag 2013 against a modified vee Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 15 TLLXS 2007 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 40 hp for the Smoker Craft 168 Pro Mag 2013 and 35 hp for the Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 15 TLLXS 2007. 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 168 Pro Mag 2013 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 15 TLLXS 2007 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 168 Pro Mag 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft 168 Pro Mag 2013 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 Alaskan Deluxe 15 TLLXS 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.