Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Bass & Bay 1660 TL 2010 vs Smoker Craft Infinity M-8524 F RE 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Bass & Bay 1660 TL 2010 vs Smoker Craft Infinity M-8524 F RE 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Smoker Craft Infinity M-8524 F RE 2005 measures 24,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Smoker Craft Bass & Bay 1660 TL 2010 at 16,0 feet (2010). At 74 lbs and 19 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Smoker Craft Bass & Bay 1660 TL 2010 carries a rated maximum of 65 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8524 F RE 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8524 F RE 2005 carries 24 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Smoker Craft Bass & Bay 1660 TL 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft Infinity M-8524 F RE 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Bass & Bay 1660 TL 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8524 F RE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8524 F RE 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Bass & Bay 1660 TL 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelBass & Bay 1660 TL
ModelInfinity M-8524 F RE
Model Year201
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail740 lbs
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs
Weight - kg335.66
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.74
Weight - lbs.19
Width [transom] - Detail88 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail23 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches23
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches291
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
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 - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutBoard
Engine max65 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people14
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in