Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Pro Angler 162 XL 2010 vs Smoker Craft Ventura 172 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Pro Angler 162 XL 2010 vs Smoker Craft Ventura 172 2004 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 Ventura 172 2004 has a 50-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 162 XL 2010's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 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 Ventura 172 2004 and its 125-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 162 XL 2010 with its 75-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelPro Angler 162 XL
ModelVentura 172
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches91
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,010 lbs
Weight - DetailN/A
Weight - kg458.13
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.101
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail84 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail35 in
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inches35
Height - Inches36
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches206
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.100 Side Gauge: 0.070 Rib Gauge: 0.125
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max75 hp
Engine max125
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum peopleN