Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Pro Mag 162 2006 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Pro Mag 162 2006 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2011 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 Mag 162 2006 has a 30-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2011's 60-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 Pro Mag 162 2006 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2011 with its 60-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelPro Mag 162
ModelPro Mag 168
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches81
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inches25
Weight - Detail960 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg435.45
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.96
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail74 in
Width [transom] - Detail74 in
Height - Detail34 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches34
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: .080 Side Gauge: .070 Rib Gauge: .08
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. Side: 0.064 in. Rib: 0.080 in
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine max60 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people5