Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1644 MV 2007 vs Smoker Craft V170 I-O 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1644 MV 2007 vs Smoker Craft V170 I-O 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 V170 I-O 2005 tops out at 190 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1644 MV 2007 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 V170 I-O 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1644 MV 2007 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 V170 I-O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft V170 I-O 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1644 MV 2007 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 1644 MV
ModelV170 I-O
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches63
Beam - Inches9
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Width [transom] - Detail68 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
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches202
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,595 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg723.48
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1595
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
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 max190 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,075 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8