Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 2004 vs Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 2004 vs Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2009 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 172 2004 has a 100-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2009'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 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2009 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 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2009 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
ModelSuper Fisherman 157
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches72
Weight - Detail1200 lbs
Weight - Detail290 lbs
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kg131.54
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.29
Height - Detail34 in
Height - Detail32 in
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches32
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.08
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Inches2
Length overall - Inches185
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail61 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Engine and Drivetrain
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
Engine max125
Engine max25 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people4
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.070 Side Gauge: 0.060 Rib Gauge: 0.064
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee