Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2012 vs Smoker Craft Ultima 172 2008 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2012 and the Smoker Craft Ultima 172 2008 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 135 hp, the Smoker Craft Ultima 172 2008 has a 75-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2012's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft Ultima 172 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Smoker Craft Ultima 172 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Ultima 172 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Pro Mag 168 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelPro Mag 168
ModelUltima 172
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
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
Width [transom] - Detail74 in
Width [transom] - Detail88 in
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches206
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,330 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg603.28
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.133
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches36
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. Side: 0.064 in. Rib: 0.080 in
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.100 Side Gauge: 0.086 Rib Gauge: 0.1
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max60 hp
Engine max135 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 capacity1,425 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people6