Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1436 2008 vs Smoker Craft Voyager 14 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1436 2008 vs Smoker Craft Voyager 14 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 Voyager 14 2005 tops out at 35 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1436 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 Voyager 14 2005 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1436 2008 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 Voyager 14 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Voyager 14 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 14,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1436 2008 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
ModelJon Boat 1436
ModelVoyager 14
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches57
Beam - Inches68
Depth - Detail18 in
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Centimeters45.72
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches18
Depth - Inches3
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Height - Detail18 in
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Meters0.46
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inches18
Height - Inches3
Height [transom]SS
Height [transom]LS/SS
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet14
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.32
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches17
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail230 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg104.33
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.23
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.064 Side Gauge: 0.060 Rib Gauge: 0.064
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Engine maxnot available
Engine max35 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5