Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2012 vs Smoker Craft Stinger 162 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2012 vs Smoker Craft Stinger 162 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 60 hp, the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2012 has a 54-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Stinger 162 2004's 6-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 168 2012 and its 60-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Smoker Craft Stinger 162 2004 with its 6-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelPro Mag 168
ModelStinger 162
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches81
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inchesnot available
Width [transom] - Detail74 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches192
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail660 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg299.37
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.66
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches33
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max60 hp
Engine max6
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail16 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters60.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Operational Info
Maximum capacity700 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum people5 Persons