The Smoker Craft Infinity 2240 I-O 2005 vs Smoker Craft Infinity A-8522 2005 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Smoker Craft Infinity 2240 I-O 2005 at 24,0 ft versus Smoker Craft Infinity A-8522 2005 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Smoker Craft Infinity 2240 I-O 2005 tips the scales at 2 945 lbs — 2 750 lbs more than the Smoker Craft Infinity A-8522 2005 at 195 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Smoker Craft Infinity 2240 I-O 2005 carries a rated maximum of 425 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Infinity A-8522 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Smoker Craft Infinity 2240 I-O 2005 carries 51 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Smoker Craft Infinity A-8522 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft Infinity A-8522 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Infinity 2240 I-O 2005 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Smoker Craft Infinity A-8522 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Infinity A-8522 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Infinity 2240 I-O 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.