Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2010 vs Smoker Craft Sportsman 2072 2007 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2010 and the Smoker Craft Sportsman 2072 2007 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2010 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Smoker Craft Sportsman 2072 2007 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft Sportsman 2072 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2010 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 Sportsman 2072 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Sportsman 2072 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2010 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
ModelSportsman 2072
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches86
Depth - Detail18 in
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimeters45.72
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches18
Depth - Inches21
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] - Detail88 in
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet17.83
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches24
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail23 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches23
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.100 Side Gauge: 0.1
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot 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