Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 16 2007 vs Smoker Craft Stiletto 162 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Big Fisherman 16 2007 vs Smoker Craft Stiletto 162 2004 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 Big Fisherman 16 2007 has a 31-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Stiletto 162 2004's 9-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 Big Fisherman 16 2007 and its 40-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Smoker Craft Stiletto 162 2004 with its 9-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelBig Fisherman 16
ModelStiletto 162
Model Year2007
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches87
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail420 lbs
Weight - Detail930 lbs
Weight - kg190.51
Weight - kg421.84
Weight - lbs.42
Weight - lbs.93
Width [transom] - Detail63 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail31 in
Height - Detail37 in
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Meters0.94
Height - Inches31
Height - Inches37
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.064 Side Gauge: 0.060 Rib Gauge: 0.064
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max40 hp
Engine max9
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
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 capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 Persons