Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1232 2008 vs Smoker Craft Pro Angler XL 162 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1232 2008 and the Smoker Craft Pro Angler XL 162 2009 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Smoker Craft Pro Angler XL 162 2009 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1232 2008 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 Pro Angler XL 162 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1232 2008 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Smoker Craft Pro Angler XL 162 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Pro Angler XL 162 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1232 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelJon Boat 1232
ModelPro Angler XL 162
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.3
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches51
Beam - Inches91
Depth - Detail16 in
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inches27
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Width [transom] - Detail84 in
Height - Detail16 in
Height - Detail35 in
Height - Meters0.41
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inches16
Height - Inches35
Height [transom]SS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail12 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches192
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,010 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg458.13
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.101
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.100 Side Gauge: 0.070 Rib Gauge: 0.125
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5