Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Bass 171 2011 vs Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1232 2007 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Smoker Craft Bass 171 2011 and the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1232 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 2011 carries a rated maximum of 75 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1232 2007 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 Bass 171 2011 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1232 2007 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 Bass 171 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Bass 171 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 17,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1232 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelBass 171
ModelJon Boat 1232
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters1.3
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches51
Depth - Detail17 in
Depth - Detail16 in
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Inches17
Depth - Inches16
Weight - Detail925 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg419.57
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.925
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail81 in
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Length - Feet17.83
Length - Feet12
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches144
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail16 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.41
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches16
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]SS
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.080 in
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