Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Big Fish 16 2012 vs Smoker Craft Millentia 171 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Big Fish 16 2012 vs Smoker Craft Millentia 171 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 125 hp, the Smoker Craft Millentia 171 2004 has a 85-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Big Fish 16 2012's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Smoker Craft Millentia 171 2004 and its 125-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Smoker Craft Big Fish 16 2012 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelBig Fish 16
ModelMillentia 171
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches91
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail420 lbs
Weight - Detail1260 lbs
Weight - kg190.51
Weight - kg571.53
Weight - lbs.42
Weight - lbs.126
Width [transom] - Detail63 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet16.42
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches206
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches36
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 max125
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 Persons