Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 14 2004 vs Smoker Craft Pro Camp 160 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 14 2004 vs Smoker Craft Pro Camp 160 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 35 hp for the Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 14 2004 and 40 hp for the Smoker Craft Pro Camp 160 2012. 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 Pro Camp 160 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 14 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 Pro Camp 160 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Pro Camp 160 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 14 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 Fisherman 14
ModelPro Camp 16
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inches74
Weight - Detail285 lbs
Weight - Detail520 lbs
Weight - kg129.27
Weight - kg235.87
Weight - lbs.285
Weight - lbs.52
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches3
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS/SS
Height [transom]LS
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters4.32
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches17
Length overall - Inches196
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches2
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.33
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Engine max35
Engine max40 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model25 ELHPT
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. Side: 0.064 in. Rib: 0.080 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailYes