Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1232 2009 vs Smoker Craft Stinger 162 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1232 2009 vs Smoker Craft Stinger 162 2005 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 162 2005 tops out at 60 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 Stinger 162 2005 is rated for 5 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 Stinger 162 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Stinger 162 2005 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 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
ModelStinger 162
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.3
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches51
Beam - Inches81
Depth - Detail16 in
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Width [transom] - Detail74 in
Height - Detail16 in
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Meters0.41
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inches16
Height - Inches33
Height [transom]SS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches192
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail660 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg299.37
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.66
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge 0.100 Side Gauge: 0.064 Rib Gauge: 0.07
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5