Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 12 DLX 2008 vs Smoker Craft Modified V 1860 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 12 DLX 2008 vs Smoker Craft Modified V 1860 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 12 DLX 2008 has a 160-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Modified V 1860 2004's 65-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 12 DLX 2008 and its 225-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Smoker Craft Modified V 1860 2004 with its 65-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelAlaskan Deluxe 12 DLX
ModelModified V 186
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches89
Depth - Detail29 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,960 lbs
Weight - Detail500 lbs
Weight - kg889.04
Weight - kg226.8
Weight - lbs.196
Weight - lbs.5
Width [transom] - Detail92 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail39 in
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Meters0.99
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inches39
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]XLS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches221
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max225 hp
Engine max65
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,050 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum people6 Persons