Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1232 2009 vs Smoker Craft M-816 F 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1232 2009 vs Smoker Craft M-816 F 2006 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 M-816 F 2006 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1232 2009 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 M-816 F 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1232 2009 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 M-816 F 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft M-816 F 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1232 2009 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
ModelM-816 F
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.3
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches51
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detail16 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inchesnot available
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail16 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.41
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches16
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]SS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches195
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,150 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg521.63
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.115
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge.080 in
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8