Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Bass 171 2012 vs Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1232 2008 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Smoker Craft Bass 171 2012 and the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1232 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 Bass 171 2012 carries a rated maximum of 75 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1232 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 Bass 171 2012 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1232 2008 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Bass 171 2012 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 2008 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 Year2012
Model Year2008
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
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]SS
Length - Feet17.83
Length - Feet12
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail12 ft
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model40 ELPT EFI
Engine modelnot available
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
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailYes
Trailer - Detailnot available