Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft M-816 F 2006 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft M-816 F 2006 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2009 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 40 hp for the Smoker Craft M-816 F 2006 and 60 hp for the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft M-816 F 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Smoker Craft M-816 F 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft M-816 F 2006 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 Pro Mag 168 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelM-816 F
ModelPro Mag 168
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detail1,150 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg521.63
Weight - kg0
Weight - lbs.115
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches195
Length overall - Inches192
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches25
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail74 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches33
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]LS
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max40 hp
Engine max60 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.080 Side Gauge: 0.064 Rib Gauge: 0.08
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee