The Smoker Craft 2240 OB 2004 vs Smoker Craft Stinger 161 2004 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 25 hp for the Smoker Craft 2240 OB 2004 and 6 hp for the Smoker Craft Stinger 161 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Smoker Craft 2240 OB 2004 carries 51 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Smoker Craft Stinger 161 2004. 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 2240 OB 2004 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Stinger 161 2004 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 2240 OB 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft 2240 OB 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 Stinger 161 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.