Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 XL 2013 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 XL 2013 and the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2009 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 XL 2013 has a 90-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2009's 60-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 Pro Angler 172 XL 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 XL 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 XL 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelPro Angler 172 XL
ModelPro Mag 168
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches81
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inches25
Weight - Detail1,350 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg612.35
Weight - kg0
Weight - lbs.135
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in
Width [transom] - Detail74 in
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet17.25
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.26
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches207
Length overall - Inches192
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches33
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.10 in. bottom and rib 0.08 in. side
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.080 Side Gauge: 0.064 Rib Gauge: 0.08
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeBRP
Engine makenot available
Engine modelE90DPX
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine max60 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,425 lbs
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum people7
Maximum people5