Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft 2240 I-O 2004 vs Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 12 DLX 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft 2240 I-O 2004 vs Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 12 DLX 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Smoker Craft 2240 I-O 2004 has a 360-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 12 DLX 2009's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft 2240 I-O 2004 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 12 DLX 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 2240 I-O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft 2240 I-O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 12 DLX 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.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
Model2240 I-O
ModelAlaskan Deluxe 12 DLX
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches63
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2945 lbs
Weight - Detail185 lbs
Weight - kg1335.83
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - lbs.2945
Weight - lbs.185
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches142
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail19 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches19
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]LS / SS
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max375
Engine max15 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people13 Persons
Maximum people3
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.064 Side Gauge: 0.060 Rib Gauge: 0.064
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee