The Smoker Craft 2200 Sunship GLX Fish 2005 vs Smoker Craft Alaskan 12 TL 2009 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Smoker Craft 2200 Sunship GLX Fish 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Smoker Craft Alaskan 12 TL 2009 at 11,0 feet (2009). At 194 lbs and 185 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Smoker Craft 2200 Sunship GLX Fish 2005 carries a rated maximum of 200 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Alaskan 12 TL 2009 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 2200 Sunship GLX Fish 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Alaskan 12 TL 2009 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 2200 Sunship GLX Fish 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft 2200 Sunship GLX Fish 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Alaskan 12 TL 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.