Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1448 2008 vs Smoker Craft Pro Angler 171 2010 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1448 2008 and the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 171 2010 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 171 2010 tops out at 140 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1448 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 171 2010 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1448 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 Pro Angler 171 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 171 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1448 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 1448
ModelPro Angler 171
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detail71 in
Width [transom] - Detail91 in
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Detail34 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches34
Height [transom]LS/SS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet16.67
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.08
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches2
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,180 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg535.24
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.118
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.100 Side Gauge: 0.076 Rib Gauge: 0.1
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Engine maxnot available
Engine max140 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5