Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Crappie 171 2008 vs Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1644 MV 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Smoker Craft Crappie 171 2008 and the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1644 MV 2009 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Smoker Craft Crappie 171 2008 carries a rated maximum of 60 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1644 MV 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
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: The Smoker Craft Crappie 171 2008 and Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1644 MV 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelCrappie 171
ModelJon Boat 1644 MV
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches63
Depth - Detail17 in
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches17
Depth - Inches22
Weight - Detail825 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg374.21
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.825
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail81 in
Width [transom] - Detail68 in
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches192
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 Gauge: 0.080 Side Gauge: 0.08
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max60 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,225 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available