Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Infinity M-818 CR 2005 vs Smoker Craft Ventura 172 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Infinity M-818 CR 2005 vs Smoker Craft Ventura 172 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 Smoker Craft Ventura 172 2004 tops out at 125 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Infinity M-818 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-818 CR 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Ventura 172 2004 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 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Infinity M-818 CR 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Ventura 172 2004 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
ModelVentura 172
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches91
Weight - Detail1,420 lbs
Weight - DetailN/A
Weight - kg644.1
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.142
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches206
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches36
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]LS
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard50 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max125
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peopleN