Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1448 2008 vs Smoker Craft V160 OB 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1448 2008 vs Smoker Craft V160 OB 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 V160 OB 2005 tops out at 90 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 V160 OB 2005 is rated for 6 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 V160 OB 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft V160 OB 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 15,0 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
ModelV160 OB
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches78
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Width [transom] - Detail71 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS/SS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet15
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.78
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches188
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,420 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg644.1
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.142
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity900 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6