When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Smoker Craft Alaskan 13 DLX 2011 and the Smoker Craft Resorter 160 2008 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Smoker Craft Resorter 160 2008 measures 16,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 3,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Smoker Craft Alaskan 13 DLX 2011 at 12,9 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Smoker Craft Alaskan 13 DLX 2011 tips the scales at 225 lbs — 218 lbs more than the Smoker Craft Resorter 160 2008 at 7 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Smoker Craft Alaskan 13 DLX 2011 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Resorter 160 2008 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 Resorter 160 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Alaskan 13 DLX 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Smoker Craft Resorter 160 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Resorter 160 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Alaskan 13 DLX 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.