Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2006 vs Smoker Craft V180 I-O 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Pro Mag 182 2006 vs Smoker Craft V180 I-O 2005 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 V180 I-O 2005 tops out at 220 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 3 gallons in the Smoker Craft V180 I-O 2005. 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 V180 I-O 2005 is rated for 8 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 V180 I-O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft V180 I-O 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 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
ModelV180 I-O
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inchesnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail38 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches38
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]XLS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Inches218
Length overall - Inches217
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise14℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,725 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg782.45
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1725
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: .125 Side Gauge: .086 Rib Gauge: .125
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max220 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8