Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 16 2004 vs Smoker Craft Pro Camp 161 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 16 2004 vs Smoker Craft Pro Camp 161 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 40 hp, the Smoker Craft Pro Camp 161 2012 has a 36-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 Camp 161 2012 and its 40-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 Camp 161
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches74
Weight - Detail420 lbs
Weight - Detail520 lbs
Weight - kg190.51
Weight - kg235.87
Weight - lbs.42
Weight - lbs.52
Height - Detail31 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches31
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches197
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 max4
Engine max40 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model25 ELPT EFI
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum people5 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