Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 Cruise 2005 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 Cruise 2005 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 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.
The Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2011 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 Cruise 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-8520 Cruise 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 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 M-8520 Cruise 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 Cruise 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 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.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelInfinity M-8520 Cruise
ModelPro Mag 168
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detail1,620 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg734.82
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.162
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches243
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
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard75 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. Side: 0.064 in. Rib: 0.080 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee