Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Modified V Split Seat 1550 2004 vs Smoker Craft Osprey 17 DLX 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Modified V Split Seat 1550 2004 vs Smoker Craft Osprey 17 DLX 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 125 hp, the Smoker Craft Osprey 17 DLX 2005 has a 80-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Modified V Split Seat 1550 2004's 45-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft Osprey 17 DLX 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Modified V Split Seat 1550 2004 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 Osprey 17 DLX 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Osprey 17 DLX 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Modified V Split Seat 1550 2004 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
ModelModified V Split Seat 155
ModelOsprey 17 DLX
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam74 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail280 lbs
Weight - Detail1,125 lbs
Weight - kg127.01
Weight - kg510.29
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.1125
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches36
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 23 in
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches227
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail88 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.1 Side Gauge: 0.086 Rib Gauge: 0.1
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max45
Engine max125 hp
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
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs