Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Alaskan 12 TLLXS 2006 vs Smoker Craft V170 I-O Fish-n-Ski 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Alaskan 12 TLLXS 2006 vs Smoker Craft V170 I-O Fish-n-Ski 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 — 15 hp for the Smoker Craft Alaskan 12 TLLXS 2006 and 19 hp for the Smoker Craft V170 I-O Fish-n-Ski 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft V170 I-O Fish-n-Ski 2004 is rated for 8 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 V170 I-O Fish-n-Ski 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft V170 I-O Fish-n-Ski 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 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
ModelV170 I-O Fish-n-Ski
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches63
Beam - Inches9
Depth - Detail19 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches19
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail185 lbs
Weight - Detail1550 lbs
Weight - kg83.91
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.155
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 - Feetnot available
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Inches142
Length overall - Inches202
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: .064 Side Gauge: .060 Rib Gauge: .064
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max15 hp
Engine max19
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3
Maximum people8 Persons