Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 2007 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 2007 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 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 135 hp, the Smoker Craft Pro Angler 172 2007 has a 90-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2004's 45-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 172 2007 and its 135-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2004 with its 45-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelPro Angler 172
ModelPro Mag 168
Model Year2007
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters1.75
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches69
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,225 lbs
Weight - Detail540 lbs
Weight - kg555.65
Weight - kg244.94
Weight - lbs.1225
Weight - lbs.54
Width [transom] - Detail91 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail34 in
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches33
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.100 Side Gauge: 0.076 Rib Gauge: 0.1
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max135 hp
Engine max45
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 Persons