Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Pro Camp 160 Tiller 2011 vs Smoker Craft Ventura 172 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Pro Camp 160 Tiller 2011 vs Smoker Craft Ventura 172 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 125 hp, the Smoker Craft Ventura 172 2004 has a 85-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Pro Camp 160 Tiller 2011's 40-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 Ventura 172 2004 and its 125-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Smoker Craft Pro Camp 160 Tiller 2011 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelPro Camp 160 Tiller
ModelVentura 172
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches91
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail520 lbs
Weight - DetailN/A
Weight - kg235.87
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.52
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inches3
Height - Inches36
Length - Feet16.33
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches206
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]LS
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. Side: 0.064 in. Rib: 0.080 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Horsepower40 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Engine maxnot available
Engine max125
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum peopleN