Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 182 Ultima 2021 vs Smoker Craft Alaskan 12 TL 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 182 Ultima 2021 vs Smoker Craft Alaskan 12 TL 2008 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 Alaskan 12 TL 2008 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft 182 Ultima 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Smoker Craft Alaskan 12 TL 2008 carries 37 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Smoker Craft 182 Ultima 2021. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft Alaskan 12 TL 2008 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 Alaskan 12 TL 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Alaskan 12 TL 2008 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
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches216
Beamnot available
Beam96 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,763 lb
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg799.68
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1763
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail92 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail39 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.99
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches39
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]XLS
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSmoker Craft
Modelnot available
ModelAlaskan 12 TL
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee