The Smoker Craft Infinity A-8524 F 2004 vs Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 2011 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Smoker Craft Infinity A-8524 F 2004 measures 24,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 7,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 2011 at 16,7 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 2011 tips the scales at 1 225 lbs — 1 204 lbs less than the Smoker Craft Infinity A-8524 F 2004 at 21 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 Pro Angler 172 2011 tops out at 140 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Infinity A-8524 F 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft Infinity A-8524 F 2004 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Smoker Craft Infinity A-8524 F 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Infinity A-8524 F 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.