Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 14 2004 vs Smoker Craft Canadian 12 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 14 2004 vs Smoker Craft Canadian 12 2012 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 35 hp, the Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 14 2004 has a 25-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Canadian 12 2012's 10-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 14 2004 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Canadian 12 2012 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 14 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 14 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Canadian 12 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelBig Fisherman 14
ModelCanadian 12
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inches56
Weight - Detail285 lbs
Weight - Detail112 lbs
Weight - kg129.27
Weight - kg50.8
Weight - lbs.285
Weight - lbs.112
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches3
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS/SS
Height [transom]SS
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters4.32
Length overall - Meters3.58
Length overall - Inches17
Length overall - Inches141
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches2
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet11.75
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Engine max35
Engine max10 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people3
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity600 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom, Side, & Rib Gauges: 0.050 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee