Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Modified V Split Seat 1444 2004 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 162 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Modified V Split Seat 1444 2004 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 162 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.
The Smoker Craft Modified V Split Seat 1444 2004 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 162 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 Pro Mag 162 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Modified V Split Seat 1444 2004 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 162 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 162 2008 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 Modified V Split Seat 1444 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelModified V Split Seat 1444
ModelPro Mag 162
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches63
Beam - Inches86
Weight - Detail260 lbs
Weight - Detail960 lbs
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - kg435.45
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.96
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Detail34 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches34
Height [transom]LS/SS
Height [transom]LS
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches197
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail74 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.080 Side Gauge: 0.076 Rib Gauge: 0.08
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people3 Persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs