Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2008 vs Smoker Craft V190 I-O Fish-n-Ski 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2008 vs Smoker Craft V190 I-O Fish-n-Ski 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 Smoker Craft V190 I-O Fish-n-Ski 2004 tops out at 26 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Smoker Craft V190 I-O Fish-n-Ski 2004 carries 37 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft V190 I-O Fish-n-Ski 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2008 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 V190 I-O Fish-n-Ski 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft V190 I-O Fish-n-Ski 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2008 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 Bass 171
ModelV190 I-O Fish-n-Ski
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detail18 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters45.72
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches18
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,075 lbs
Weight - Detail1700 lbs
Weight - kg487.61
Weight - kg771.11
Weight - lbs.1075
Weight - lbs.17
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches23
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.100 Side Gauge: 0.1
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max26
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,225 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people8 Persons