Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Infinity S-8527 CR I/O 2004 vs Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Infinity S-8527 CR I/O 2004 vs Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2010 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 S-8527 CR I/O 2004 measures 27,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 11,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2010 at 15,4 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Smoker Craft Infinity S-8527 CR I/O 2004 tips the scales at 2 915 lbs — 2 886 lbs more than the Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2010 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 2010 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Infinity S-8527 CR I/O 2004 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 S-8527 CR I/O 2004 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2010 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 S-8527 CR I/O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Infinity S-8527 CR I/O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2010 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 S-8527 CR I/O
ModelSuper Fisherman 157
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches72
Weight - Detail2915 lbs
Weight - Detail290 lbs
Weight - kg1322.22
Weight - kg131.54
Weight - lbs.2915
Weight - lbs.29
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet15.42
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters8.31
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Inches327
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 diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard23
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 capacity3250 lbs
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum people18 Persons
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