Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 13 TLSXS 2007 vs Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1448 2008 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 13 TLSXS 2007 and the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1448 2008 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?
The Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 13 TLSXS 2007 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1448 2008 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 Alaskan Deluxe 13 TLSXS 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1448 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 Alaskan Deluxe 13 TLSXS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Alaskan Deluxe 13 TLSXS 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1448 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 TLSXS
ModelJon Boat 1448
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches72
Depth - Detail29 in
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches22
Weight - Detail1,960 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg889.04
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.196
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail92 in
Width [transom] - Detail71 in
Height - Detail39 in
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Meters0.99
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inches39
Height - Inches22
Height [transom]XLS
Height [transom]LS/SS
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches168
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,050 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available