Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 16 2004 vs Smoker Craft Pro Angler 161 XL 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 16 2004 vs Smoker Craft Pro Angler 161 XL 2013 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 75 hp, the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 161 XL 2013 has a 71-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 16 2004's 4-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 Pro Angler 161 XL 2013 and its 75-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 16 2004 with its 4-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelBig Fisherman 16
ModelPro Angler 161 XL
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches91
Weight - Detail420 lbs
Weight - Detail935 lbs
Weight - kg190.51
Weight - kg424.11
Weight - lbs.42
Weight - lbs.935
Height - Detail31 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches31
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]20 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches192
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Engine max4
Engine max75 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeBRP
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelE60DPL
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.10 in. bottom 0.07 in. side 0.13 in. rib
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee