Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Infinity M-822 CR 2004 vs Smoker Craft Ventura 172 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Infinity M-822 CR 2004 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-822 CR 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-822 CR 2004 is rated for 14 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-822 CR 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Infinity M-822 CR 2004 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 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-822 CR
ModelVentura 172
Model Year2004
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches91
Weight - Detail1760 lbs
Weight - DetailN/A
Weight - kg798.32
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.176
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Inches267
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 standard115
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max125
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2200 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14 Persons
Maximum peopleN