Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Canadian 14 2012 vs Smoker Craft Modified V Split Seat 1750 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Canadian 14 2012 vs Smoker Craft Modified V Split Seat 1750 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 45 hp, the Smoker Craft Modified V Split Seat 1750 2004 has a 30-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Canadian 14 2012'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 Modified V Split Seat 1750 2004 and its 45-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Smoker Craft Canadian 14 2012 with its 15-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelCanadian 14
ModelModified V Split Seat 175
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.5
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Inches59
Beam - Inches74
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail130 lbs
Weight - Detail365 lbs
Weight - kg58.97
Weight - kg165.56
Weight - lbs.13
Weight - lbs.365
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]SS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet13.83
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Meters4.22
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches166
Length overall - Inches204
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches22
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom, Side, & Rib Gauges: 0.050 in
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 max45
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people4 Persons