Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Crappie 171 2008 vs Smoker Craft Stinger 141 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Crappie 171 2008 vs Smoker Craft Stinger 141 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 60 hp, the Smoker Craft Crappie 171 2008 has a 35-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Stinger 141 2004's 25-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 Crappie 171 2008 and its 60-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Smoker Craft Stinger 141 2004 with its 25-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelCrappie 171
ModelStinger 141
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches65
Depth - Detail17 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches17
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail825 lbs
Weight - Detail375 lbs
Weight - kg374.21
Weight - kg170.1
Weight - lbs.825
Weight - lbs.375
Width [transom] - Detail81 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters4.39
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches173
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail28 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches28
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.080 Side Gauge: 0.08
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max60 hp
Engine max25
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,225 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people4 Persons