Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Infinity M-8524 F RE 2005 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Infinity M-8524 F RE 2005 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2007 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 Infinity M-8524 F RE 2005 measures 24,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2007 at 18,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2007 tips the scales at 1 425 lbs — 1 406 lbs less than the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8524 F RE 2005 at 19 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 Pro Mag 182 2007 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8524 F RE 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2007 carries 31 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8524 F RE 2005. 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 F RE 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2007 caps at 7. 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 F RE 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Infinity M-8524 F RE 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 Pro Mag 182 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelInfinity M-8524 F RE
ModelPro Mag 182
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs
Weight - Detail1,425 lbs
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kg646.37
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.1425
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inches291
Length overall - Inches218
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail38 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches38
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]XLS
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs
Maximum capacity1,425 lbs
Maximum people14
Maximum people7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.125 Side Gauge: 0.086 Rib Gauge: 0.125
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee