Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 14 2006 vs Smoker Craft Infinity M-8522 DLX 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 14 2006 vs Smoker Craft Infinity M-8522 DLX 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Smoker Craft Infinity M-8522 DLX 2005 measures 24,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 14 2006 at 14,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 14 2006 tips the scales at 395 lbs — 206 lbs more than the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8522 DLX 2005 at 189 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 14 2006 carries a rated maximum of 35 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8522 DLX 2005 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 Infinity M-8522 DLX 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 14 2006 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 Infinity M-8522 DLX 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8522 DLX 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 14 2006 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
ModelInfinity M-8522 DLX
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail395 lbs
Weight - Detail1,890 lbs
Weight - kg179.17
Weight - kg857.29
Weight - lbs.395
Weight - lbs.189
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches3
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS/SS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters4.32
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Inches17
Length overall - Inches291
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: .064 Side Gauge: .060 Rib Gauge: .064
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutBoard
Engine max35 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard125 hp
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 capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people14
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in