Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Alaskan 15 TL 2010 vs Smoker Craft V160 OB 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Alaskan 15 TL 2010 vs Smoker Craft V160 OB 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 Smoker Craft V160 OB 2004 tops out at 9 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Alaskan 15 TL 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft V160 OB 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Alaskan 15 TL 2010 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 V160 OB 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft V160 OB 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Alaskan 15 TL 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelAlaskan 15 TL
ModelV160 OB
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inches78
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail270 lbs
Weight - Detail1420 lbs
Weight - kg122.47
Weight - kg644.1
Weight - lbs.27
Weight - lbs.142
Width [transom] - Detail59 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet14.92
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters4.55
Length overall - Meters4.72
Length overall - Inches179
Length overall - Inches186
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15°
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.064 Side Gauge: 0.060 Rib Gauge: 0.064
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
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
Engine maxnot available
Engine max9
Operational Info
Maximum capacity850 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people6 Persons