Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 F 2005 vs Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 F 2005 vs Smoker Craft Pro Angler 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 Pro Angler 172 2004 tops out at 125 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 F 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 24 gal and 24 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 F 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 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-8520 F 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 F 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 Angler 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-8520 F
ModelPro Angler 172
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches92
Weight - Detail1,580 lbs
Weight - Detail1200 lbs
Weight - kg716.68
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - lbs.158
Weight - lbs.12
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters5.08
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches2
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 standard75 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max125
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum people5 Persons