Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft MDlx M-8522 C-RE 2006 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft MDlx M-8522 C-RE 2006 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2008 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Smoker Craft MDlx M-8522 C-RE 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2008 at 16,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2008 tips the scales at 555 lbs — 366 lbs less than the Smoker Craft MDlx M-8522 C-RE 2006 at 189 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Smoker Craft MDlx M-8522 C-RE 2006 carries a rated maximum of 125 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft MDlx M-8522 C-RE 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2008 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 MDlx M-8522 C-RE 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft MDlx M-8522 C-RE 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2008 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
ModelMDlx M-8522 C-RE
ModelPro Mag 168
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.75
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches69
Weight - Detail1,890 lbs
Weight - Detail555 lbs
Weight - kg857.29
Weight - kg251.74
Weight - lbs.189
Weight - lbs.555
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inches202
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail59 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 diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max125 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum people14
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.064 Side Gauge: 0.060 Rib Gauge: 0.064
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee