Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Pro Angler 171 2004 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Pro Angler 171 2004 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 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 Pro Angler 171 2004 has a 100-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2005's 25-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 Pro Angler 171 2004 and its 125-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2005 with its 25-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelPro Angler 171
ModelPro Mag 168
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches68
Weight - Detail1175 lbs
Weight - Detail540 lbs
Weight - kg532.97
Weight - kg244.94
Weight - lbs.1175
Weight - lbs.54
Height - Detail34 in
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches33
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters5.08
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Inches2
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] - Detail69 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max125
Engine max25 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.064 Side Gauge: 0.060 Rib Gauge: 0.064