Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Bass & Bay 1866 SC 2009 vs Smoker Craft Infinity M-816 F 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Bass & Bay 1866 SC 2009 vs Smoker Craft Infinity M-816 F 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Smoker Craft Bass & Bay 1866 SC 2009 at 18,0 ft versus Smoker Craft Infinity M-816 F 2005 at 16,0 ft. At 98 lbs and 115 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 1866 SC 2009 carries a rated maximum of 80 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Infinity M-816 F 2005 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 Infinity M-816 F 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Bass & Bay 1866 SC 2009 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-816 F 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Infinity M-816 F 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Bass & Bay 1866 SC 2009 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 1866 SC
ModelInfinity M-816 F
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detail26 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches26
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail980 lbs
Weight - Detail1,150 lbs
Weight - kg444.52
Weight - kg521.63
Weight - lbs.98
Weight - lbs.115
Width [transom] - Detail92 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail26 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches26
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches195
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 - 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 typeOutBoard
Engine max80 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard40 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people8
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in