Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 171 Bass 2013 vs Smoker Craft Stinger 151 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 171 Bass 2013 vs Smoker Craft Stinger 151 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 75 hp, the Smoker Craft 171 Bass 2013 has a 71-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Stinger 151 2004's 4-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 171 Bass 2013 and its 75-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Smoker Craft Stinger 151 2004 with its 4-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
Model171 Bass
ModelStinger 151
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches76
Depth - Detail18 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters45.72
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches18
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail925 lbs
Weight - Detail520 lbs
Weight - kg419.57
Weight - kg235.87
Weight - lbs.925
Weight - lbs.52
Width [transom] - Detail81 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet17.83
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches18
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]LS
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Engine modelF40LA
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max75 hp
Engine max4
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,225 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people4 Persons