Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1648 2009 vs Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1648 2009 vs Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 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 Pro Angler 172 2005 tops out at 125 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1648 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 Angler 172 2005 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1648 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 Angler 172 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Jon Boat 1648 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 1648
ModelPro Angler 172
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detail71 in
Width [transom] - Detail91 in
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Detail34 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches34
Height [transom]LS / SS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.08
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches2
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.12
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
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 max125 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5