Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Modified V 1750 2004 vs Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Modified V 1750 2004 vs Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2011 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2011 has a 45-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Modified V 1750 2004's 45-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 4 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2011 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Smoker Craft Modified V 1750 2004 with its 45-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelModified V 175
ModelPro Bass 171
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detail365 lbs
Weight - Detail1,075 lbs
Weight - kg165.56
Weight - kg487.61
Weight - lbs.365
Weight - lbs.1075
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 overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches214
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail18 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters45.72
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches18
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.83
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max45
Engine max90 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people4
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,225 lbs