Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2009 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 172 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2009 vs Smoker Craft Pro Mag 172 2006 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 130 hp, the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 172 2006 has a 70-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2009'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 172 2006 and its 130-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2009 with its 60-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelPro Mag 168
ModelPro Mag 172
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches91
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Detail26 in
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inches26
Weight - kg0
Weight - kg589.67
Width [transom] - Detail74 in
Width [transom] - Detail88 in
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inches33
Height - Inches36
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches206
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,300 lbs
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.13
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.080 Side Gauge: 0.064 Rib Gauge: 0.08
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: .100 Side Gauge: .086 Rib Gauge: .1
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max60 hp
Engine max130 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people5