Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Canadian 14 2010 vs Smoker Craft V170 OB 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Canadian 14 2010 vs Smoker Craft V170 OB 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 15 hp for the Smoker Craft Canadian 14 2010 and 13 hp for the Smoker Craft V170 OB 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft V170 OB 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Canadian 14 2010 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 V170 OB 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft V170 OB 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Canadian 14 2010 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
ModelCanadian 14
ModelV170 OB
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.5
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches59
Beam - Inches9
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail130 lbs
Weight - Detail1520 lbs
Weight - kg58.97
Weight - kg689.46
Weight - lbs.13
Weight - lbs.152
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
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 - Feet13.83
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters4.22
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Inches166
Length overall - Inches202
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.050 Side Gauge: 0.050 Rib Gauge: 0.05
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max15 hp
Engine max13
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people8 Persons