Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Adventurer 188 DC 2022 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Adventurer 188 DC 2022 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 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 150 hp, the Smoker Craft Adventurer 188 DC 2022 has a 90-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2009's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Smoker Craft Adventurer 188 DC 2022 at 19,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2009 at 16,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches192
Beamnot available
Beam81 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches81
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg0
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail74 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches33
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]LS
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSmoker Craft
Modelnot available
ModelPro Mag 168
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.080 Side Gauge: 0.064 Rib Gauge: 0.08
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee