Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1448 2009 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2012 — 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 Pro Mag 182 2012 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 Mag 182 2012 tops out at 150 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 Pro Mag 182 2012 is rated for 8 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 Pro Mag 182 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,2 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
ModelPro Mag 182
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inches27
Width [transom] - Detail71 in
Width [transom] - Detail96 in
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS / SS
Height [transom]XLS
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet18.17
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches218
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,425 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg646.37
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1425
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.125 in. Side: 0.080 in. Rib: 0.125 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model115 EXPLT Optimax
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,425 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailYes