Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 F 2005 vs Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 F 2005 vs Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2009 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2009 measures 15,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 13,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 F 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 F 2005 tips the scales at 158 lbs — 129 lbs more than the Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2009 at 29 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2009 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8520 F 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 F 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2009 caps at 4. 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 Super Fisherman 157 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelInfinity M-8520 F
ModelSuper Fisherman 157
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches72
Weight - Detail1,580 lbs
Weight - Detail290 lbs
Weight - kg716.68
Weight - kg131.54
Weight - lbs.158
Weight - lbs.29
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet15
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches185
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail61 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail32 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches32
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 - 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 max25 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.070 Side Gauge: 0.060 Rib Gauge: 0.064
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee