Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Alaskan 13 DLX 2012 vs Smoker Craft Stiletto 161 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Alaskan 13 DLX 2012 vs Smoker Craft Stiletto 161 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 — 25 hp for the Smoker Craft Alaskan 13 DLX 2012 and 9 hp for the Smoker Craft Stiletto 161 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 Stiletto 161 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Alaskan 13 DLX 2012 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 Stiletto 161 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Stiletto 161 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Alaskan 13 DLX 2012 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 13 DLX
ModelStiletto 161
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.68
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches66
Beam - Inches87
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail225 lbs
Weight - Detail930 lbs
Weight - kg102.06
Weight - kg421.84
Weight - lbs.225
Weight - lbs.93
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet12.92
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters3.94
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches155
Length overall - Inches192
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail37 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.94
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches37
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.064 in. Side Gauge: 0.060 in. Rib Gauge: 0.064 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 max9
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 capacitynot available
Maximum people3
Maximum people5 Persons