Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2006 vs Smoker Craft Ultima 172 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2006 vs Smoker Craft Ultima 172 2009 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 Smoker Craft Ultima 172 2009 tops out at 140 hp. Engine specs for the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2006 carries 31 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Smoker Craft Ultima 172 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft Ultima 172 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2006 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft Ultima 172 2009 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 182 2006 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 182
ModelUltima 172
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches91
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Detail26 in
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inches26
Width [transom] - Detail96 in
Width [transom] - Detail88 in
Height - Detail38 in
Height - Detail36 in
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inches38
Height - Inches36
Height [transom]XLS
Height [transom]LS
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Inches218
Length overall - Inches206
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,330 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg603.28
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.133
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: .125 Side Gauge: .086 Rib Gauge: .125
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.100 Side Gauge: 0.080 Rib Gauge: 0.1
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max140 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,425 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6