Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Infinity M-8524 DLX 2005 vs Smoker Craft Stinger 161 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Infinity M-8524 DLX 2005 vs Smoker Craft Stinger 161 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 Stinger 161 2004 tops out at 6 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8524 DLX 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8524 DLX 2005 carries 24 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Smoker Craft Stinger 161 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft Infinity M-8524 DLX 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Stinger 161 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-8524 DLX 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8524 DLX 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Stinger 161 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-8524 DLX
ModelStinger 161
Model Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detail2,030 lbs
Weight - Detail600 lbs
Weight - kg920.79
Weight - kg272.16
Weight - lbs.203
Weight - lbs.6
Length - Feet24
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches291
Length overall - Inches192
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches33
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]LS
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard125 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max6
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum people5 Persons