Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1448 2009 vs Smoker Craft Millentia 172 2011 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1448 2009 and the Smoker Craft Millentia 172 2011 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 Millentia 172 2011 tops out at 140 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1448 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 Millentia 172 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1448 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 Millentia 172 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Millentia 172 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1448 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 1448
ModelMillentia 172
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches91
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detail26 in
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inches26
Width [transom] - Detail71 in
Width [transom] - Detail88 in
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches36
Height [transom]LS / SS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet17.17
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches206
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,325 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg601.01
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1325
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. Side: 0.080 in. Rib: 0.100 in
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