Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Big Fish 16 2011 vs Smoker Craft Stinger 141 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Big Fish 16 2011 vs Smoker Craft Stinger 141 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 — 40 hp for the Smoker Craft Big Fish 16 2011 and 25 hp for the Smoker Craft Stinger 141 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 Big Fish 16 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Stinger 141 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 Big Fish 16 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Big Fish 16 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Stinger 141 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
ModelBig Fish 16
ModelStinger 141
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches65
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail420 lbs
Weight - Detail375 lbs
Weight - kg190.51
Weight - kg170.1
Weight - lbs.42
Weight - lbs.375
Width [transom] - Detail63 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet16.42
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters4.39
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches173
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail28 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches28
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]LS
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.064 in. Side: 0.060 in. Rib: 0.064 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max40 hp
Engine max25
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people4 Persons