Smoker Craft 168 Pro Mag 2013 boat specs
Smoker Craft
Smoker Craft 168 Pro Mag 2013
2013
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Smoker Craft Big Fish 14 2011 boat specs
Smoker Craft
Smoker Craft Big Fish 14 2011
2011
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Smoker Craft 168 Pro Mag 2013 vs Smoker Craft Big Fish 14 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Smoker Craft 168 Pro Mag 2013 against a modified vee Smoker Craft Big Fish 14 2011 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 Big Fish 14 2011. 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 Big Fish 14 2011 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 Big Fish 14 2011 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
Model168 Pro Mag
ModelBig Fish 14
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in
Beam68 in
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches68
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inches22
Width [transom] - Detail74 in
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet14.17
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.32
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches17
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail395 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg179.17
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.395
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.08 in. bottom and rib 0.064 in. side
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.064 in. Side: 0.060 in. Rib: 0.064 in
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max40 hp
Engine max35 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people4

Smoker Craft 168 Pro Mag 2013 vs Smoker Craft Big Fish 14 2011 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Smoker Craft 168 Pro Mag 2013 or the Smoker Craft Big Fish 14 2011?
The Smoker Craft 168 Pro Mag 2013 is the longer of the two at 16,0 feet overall. The Smoker Craft Big Fish 14 2011 comes in at 14,2 feet, making it roughly 1,8 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Smoker Craft 168 Pro Mag 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 5 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Big Fish 14 2011 is certified for 4. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Smoker Craft 168 Pro Mag 2013 measures 81" wide, compared to 68" for the Smoker Craft Big Fish 14 2011. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Are the Smoker Craft 168 Pro Mag 2013 and Smoker Craft Big Fish 14 2011 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Smoker Craft 168 Pro Mag 2013 and the Smoker Craft Big Fish 14 2011 are built by Smoker Craft. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.