Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Bass & Bay 1660 SC 2010 vs Smoker Craft Modified V Split Seat 1550 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Bass & Bay 1660 SC 2010 vs Smoker Craft Modified V Split Seat 1550 2004 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 65 hp for the Smoker Craft Bass & Bay 1660 SC 2010 and 45 hp for the Smoker Craft Modified V Split Seat 1550 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft Bass & Bay 1660 SC 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Modified V Split Seat 1550 2004 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 Bass & Bay 1660 SC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Bass & Bay 1660 SC 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Modified V Split Seat 1550 2004 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
ModelBass & Bay 1660 SC
ModelModified V Split Seat 155
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches74
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail740 lbs
Weight - Detail280 lbs
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg127.01
Weight - lbs.74
Weight - lbs.28
Width [transom] - Detail88 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail23 in
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inches23
Height - Inches22
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches18
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.100 Side Gauge: 0.1
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max65 hp
Engine max45
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum people4 Persons