Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Infinity M-816 CR 2005 vs Smoker Craft Pro Angler 171 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Infinity M-816 CR 2005 vs Smoker Craft Pro Angler 171 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 M-816 CR 2005 at 16,0 ft versus Smoker Craft Pro Angler 171 2005 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Smoker Craft Infinity M-816 CR 2005 tips the scales at 115 lbs — 103 lbs more than the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 171 2005 at 12 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 171 2005 tops out at 125 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Infinity M-816 CR 2005 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 M-816 CR 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 171 2005 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 M-816 CR 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Infinity M-816 CR 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Pro Angler 171 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelInfinity M-816 CR
ModelPro Angler 171
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches92
Weight - Detail1,150 lbs
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs
Weight - kg521.63
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - lbs.115
Weight - lbs.12
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Meters5.08
Length overall - Inches195
Length overall - Inches2
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail91 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail34 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches34
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]LS
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard40 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Engine maxnot available
Engine max125 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum