Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 182 Ultima 2021 vs Smoker Craft 185 Pro Lodge 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 182 Ultima 2021 vs Smoker Craft 185 Pro Lodge 2005 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 Smoker Craft 185 Pro Lodge 2005 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft 182 Ultima 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 25 gal and 24 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft 185 Pro Lodge 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Smoker Craft 182 Ultima 2021 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Smoker Craft 185 Pro Lodge 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft 185 Pro Lodge 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft 182 Ultima 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches216
Beamnot available
Beam91 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches91
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail925 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg419.57
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.925
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail31 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches31
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]LS
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSmoker Craft
Modelnot available
Model185 Pro Lodge
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.1 Side Gauge: 0.086 Rib Gauge: 0.1