When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Smoker Craft Alaskan 15TL 2009 and the Smoker Craft Voyager 14 2011 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Smoker Craft Alaskan 15TL 2009 at 14,0 ft versus Smoker Craft Voyager 14 2011 at 14,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Smoker Craft Voyager 14 2011 tips the scales at 185 lbs — 158 lbs less than the Smoker Craft Alaskan 15TL 2009 at 27 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 Voyager 14 2011 tops out at 35 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Alaskan 15TL 2009 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 Alaskan 15TL 2009 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Voyager 14 2011 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 Alaskan 15TL 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Alaskan 15TL 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 14,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Voyager 14 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.