Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 14 2005 vs Smoker Craft Sportsman 2072 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 14 2005 vs Smoker Craft Sportsman 2072 2007 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 Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 14 2005 carries a rated maximum of 35 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Sportsman 2072 2007 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 Sportsman 2072 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 14 2005 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 Sportsman 2072 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Sportsman 2072 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 14 2005 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
ModelSportsman 2072
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inches86
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inches21
Weight - Detail285 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg129.27
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.285
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Width [transom] - Detail88 in
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detail23 in
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Inches3
Height - Inches23
Height [transom]LS/SS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.32
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches17
Length overall - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.064 Side Gauge: 0.060 Rib Gauge: 0.064
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Engine max35 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available