Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Bass 171 2009 vs Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1448 2007 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Smoker Craft Bass 171 2009 and the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1448 2007 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 Bass 171 2009 carries a rated maximum of 75 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1448 2007 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 4 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: The Smoker Craft Bass 171 2009 at 17,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1448 2007 at 14,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelBass 171
ModelJon Boat 1448
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches72
Depth - Detail17 in
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches17
Depth - Inches22
Weight - Detail924 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg419.12
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.924
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail81 in
Width [transom] - Detail71 in
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS/SS
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches168
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches22
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.080 Side Gauge: 0.08
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max75 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,225 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available