Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2007 vs Smoker Craft V170 I-O 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2007 vs Smoker Craft V170 I-O 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 25 hp for the Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2007 and 19 hp for the Smoker Craft V170 I-O 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Smoker Craft V170 I-O 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2007 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Smoker Craft V170 I-O 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Smoker Craft V170 I-O 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Smoker Craft Super Fisherman 157 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelSuper Fisherman 157
ModelV170 I-O
Model Year2007
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches9
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail290 lbs
Weight - Detail1550 lbs
Weight - kg131.54
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - lbs.29
Weight - lbs.155
Width [transom] - Detail61 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail32 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches32
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Inches185
Length overall - Inches202
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.070 Side Gauge: 0.060 Rib Gauge: 0.064
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25 hp
Engine max19
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum people8 Persons