Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 13 DLX 2008 vs Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 DLX 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 13 DLX 2008 vs Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 DLX 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 DLX 2005 measures 24,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 13 DLX 2008 at 12,0 feet (2008). At 225 lbs and 175 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 13 DLX 2008 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 DLX 2005 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 Infinity M-8520 DLX 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 13 DLX 2008 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 Infinity M-8520 DLX 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 DLX 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 13 DLX 2008 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 Deluxe 13 DLX
ModelInfinity M-8520 DLX
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.68
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches66
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail225 lbs
Weight - Detail1,750 lbs
Weight - kg102.06
Weight - kg793.79
Weight - lbs.225
Weight - lbs.175
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail26 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches26
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters3.94
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Inches155
Length overall - Inches291
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: .064 Side Gauge: .060 Rib Gauge: .064
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutBoard
Engine max25 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115 hp
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 capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people14
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in