Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2009 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2009 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2006 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 Pro Bass 171 2009 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2006 carries 31 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2009. 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 Pro Mag 182 2006 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 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 Mag 182 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 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 Bass 171
ModelPro Mag 182
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detail18 in
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimeters45.72
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches18
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detail1,075 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg487.61
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1075
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Width [transom] - Detail96 in
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]XLS
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches218
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail38 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches38
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.100 Side Gauge: 0.1
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: .125 Side Gauge: .086 Rib Gauge: .125
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,225 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available