Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 185 Pro Lodge 2005 vs Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1648 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 185 Pro Lodge 2005 vs Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1648 2007 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 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1648 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 185 Pro Lodge 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1648 2007 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 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 Jon Boat 1648 2007 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
Model185 Pro Lodge
ModelJon Boat 1648
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches72
Weight - Detail925 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg419.57
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.925
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail90 in
Width [transom] - Detail71 in
Height - Detail31 in
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inches31
Height - Inches22
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS/SS
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches192
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.1 Side Gauge: 0.086 Rib Gauge: 0.1
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available