Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1648 2008 vs Smoker Craft Stinger 160 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1648 2008 vs Smoker Craft Stinger 160 2004 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 Stinger 160 2004 tops out at 6 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1648 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 Stinger 160 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1648 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 Stinger 160 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Stinger 160 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1648 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 1648
ModelStinger 16
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches81
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 - Detail33 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches33
Height [transom]LS/SS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches192
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail540 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg244.94
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.54
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Engine maxnot available
Engine max6
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 Persons