Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 171 Bass 2013 vs Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1032 2007 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Smoker Craft 171 Bass 2013 and the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1032 2007 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Smoker Craft 171 Bass 2013 carries a rated maximum of 75 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1032 2007 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft 171 Bass 2013 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1032 2007 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Smoker Craft 171 Bass 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft 171 Bass 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 17,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1032 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
Model171 Bass
ModelJon Boat 1032
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters1.3
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches51
Depth - Detail18 in
Depth - Detail16 in
Depth - Centimeters45.72
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Inches18
Depth - Inches16
Weight - Detail925 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg419.57
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.925
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail81 in
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Length - Feet17.83
Length - Feet1
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters3.05
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches12
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail16 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.41
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches16
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]SS
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Engine modelF40LA
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max75 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,225 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available