Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1436 2009 vs Smoker Craft Pro Angler 161 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1436 2009 and the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 161 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 161 2009 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1436 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 Pro Angler 161 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1436 2009 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 Pro Angler 161 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 161 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 1436 2009 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
ModelPro Angler 161
Model Year2009
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches57
Beam - Inches81
Depth - Detail18 in
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimeters45.72
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches18
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detail74 in
Height - Detail18 in
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Meters0.46
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inches18
Height - Inches33
Height [transom]SS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches192
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail845 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg383.29
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.845
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.100 Side Gauge: 0.064 Rib Gauge: 0.07
Engine and Drivetrain
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