Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Canadian 14 2004 vs Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Canadian 14 2004 vs Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2011 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 90 hp, the Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2011 has a 75-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Canadian 14 2004's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 4 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 Bass 171 2011 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Smoker Craft Canadian 14 2004 with its 15-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelCanadian 14
ModelPro Bass 171
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.47
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches58
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detail130 lbs
Weight - Detail1,075 lbs
Weight - kg58.97
Weight - kg487.61
Weight - lbs.13
Weight - lbs.1075
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]SS
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters4.22
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Inches166
Length overall - Inches214
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail18 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters45.72
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches18
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.83
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Engine max15
Engine max90 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people4
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,225 lbs