Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Infinity M-818 CR Sundeck 2004 vs Smoker Craft Pro Angler 162 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Infinity M-818 CR Sundeck 2004 vs Smoker Craft Pro Angler 162 2008 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-818 CR Sundeck 2004 at 18,0 ft versus Smoker Craft Pro Angler 162 2008 at 16,0 ft. At 142 lbs and 92 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Smoker Craft Pro Angler 162 2008 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Infinity M-818 CR Sundeck 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 M-818 CR Sundeck 2004 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 162 2008 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-818 CR Sundeck 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Infinity M-818 CR Sundeck 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Pro Angler 162 2008 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-818 CR Sundeck
ModelPro Angler 162
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detail1420 lbs
Weight - Detail920 lbs
Weight - kg644.1
Weight - kg417.3
Weight - lbs.142
Weight - lbs.92
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches192
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail74 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches33
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]LS
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1750 lbs
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs
Maximum people10 Persons
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.100 Side Gauge: 0.064 Rib Gauge: 0.07
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee