Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Alaskan 12 TLLXS 2006 vs Smoker Craft Infinity M-8522 Cruise 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Alaskan 12 TLLXS 2006 vs Smoker Craft Infinity M-8522 Cruise 2005 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 Infinity M-8522 Cruise 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Smoker Craft Alaskan 12 TLLXS 2006 at 11,0 feet (2006). At 185 lbs and 176 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 Alaskan 12 TLLXS 2006 carries a rated maximum of 15 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8522 Cruise 2005 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 Infinity M-8522 Cruise 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Alaskan 12 TLLXS 2006 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 Infinity M-8522 Cruise 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8522 Cruise 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Alaskan 12 TLLXS 2006 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
ModelAlaskan 12 TLLXS
ModelInfinity M-8522 Cruise
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches63
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail19 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches19
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail185 lbs
Weight - Detail1,760 lbs
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - kg798.32
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.176
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches24
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS/SS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet11
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches142
Length overall - Inches267
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: .064 Side Gauge: .060 Rib Gauge: .064
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutBoard
Engine max15 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum people3
Maximum people14
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in