Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2012 vs Smoker Craft Stinger 150 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2012 vs Smoker Craft Stinger 150 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 90 hp, the Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171 2012 has a 86-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Stinger 150 2004's 4-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 4 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 Bass 171 2012 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Smoker Craft Stinger 150 2004 with its 4-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelPro Bass 171
ModelStinger 15
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches76
Depth - Detail18 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters45.72
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches18
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,075 lbs
Weight - Detail460 lbs
Weight - kg487.61
Weight - kg208.65
Weight - lbs.1075
Weight - lbs.46
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet17.83
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Inches214
Length overall - Inches18
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model50 ELPT EFI
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp
Engine max4
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,225 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people4 Persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailYes
Trailer - Detailnot available