Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Pro Mag 161 2008 vs Smoker Craft Ventura 172 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Pro Mag 161 2008 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 35-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 161 2008's 90-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 Mag 161 2008 with its 90-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelPro Mag 161
ModelVentura 172
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches91
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail920 lbs
Weight - DetailN/A
Weight - kg417.3
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.92
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail74 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail34 in
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inches34
Height - Inches36
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches206
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.080 Side Gauge: 0.076 Rib Gauge: 0.08
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp
Engine max125
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum peopleN