Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 XL 2013 vs Smoker Craft Stinger 141 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 XL 2013 vs Smoker Craft Stinger 141 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 150 hp, the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 XL 2013 has a 125-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Stinger 141 2004's 25-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 Stinger 141 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 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 Stinger 141 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
ModelPro Angler 172 XL
ModelStinger 141
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches65
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,350 lbs
Weight - Detail375 lbs
Weight - kg612.35
Weight - kg170.1
Weight - lbs.135
Weight - lbs.375
Width [transom] - Detail96 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet17.25
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.26
Length overall - Meters4.39
Length overall - Inches207
Length overall - Inches173
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail28 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches28
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.10 in. bottom and rib 0.08 in. side
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeBRP
Engine makenot available
Engine modelE90DPX
Engine modelnot available
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine max25
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,425 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum people4 Persons