Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Alaskan 12 TL 2013 vs Smoker Craft Canadian 12 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Alaskan 12 TL 2013 vs Smoker Craft Canadian 12 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 25 hp, the Smoker Craft Alaskan 12 TL 2013 has a 24-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Canadian 12 2004's 1-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 3 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Smoker Craft Alaskan 12 TL 2013 and its 25-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Smoker Craft Canadian 12 2004 with its 1-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelAlaskan 12 TL
ModelCanadian 12
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Inches63
Beam - Inches56
Depth - Detail19 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches19
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail185 lbs
Weight - Detail112 lbs
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - kg50.8
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.112
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet11.83
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Meters3.58
Length overall - Inches142
Length overall - Inches141
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches2
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]SS
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.06 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max25 hp
Engine max1
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3
Maximum people3 Persons