Smoker Craft FAQs

Smoker Craft was founded in 1921 in New Paris, Indiana. We’ve been building aluminum boats for over 100 years, which makes us one of the most established aluminum fishing boat builders in North America.

Yes. Smoker Craft is family owned and operated in Indiana. That lets us focus on long term relationships, steady quality and fair value instead of short term shareholder pressure.

Yes. They’re all built by Smoker Craft, Inc., the same family company. Smoker Craft is the aluminum fishing and utility boat brand, Starcraft builds pontoons, deck boats and fishing boats, and Sylvan and Sun Chaser build pontoons.

It means you get durable aluminum construction, smart fishing layouts and a proven hull without paying for a big name markup. Owners find the features, build quality and warranty stack up against boats that cost a lot more.

Three families of aluminum boats. Fishing Boats: Adventurer, Excursion, Ultima, Pro Angler XL, Pro Angler, Explorer, Lazer and Viper. North American Angler Boats, which are all welded: Phantom, Avenger, Pro V Sportsman, Sportsman, Pro Lodge, Pro Tracer and Osprey. Utility Boats: Freedom, Alaskan, Angler, Big Fisherman, Voyager, Canadian and Jon.

Both. The North American Angler boats are all welded for rugged strength in any water. Our Fishing Boats and Utility Boats are riveted. Each method has its advantages, so you can pick the build that fits how and where you fish.

The Phantom is built for it, with a heavy gauge hull, wide beam, deep interior and an optional full weather enclosure, from 18’6″ up to the 22’8″ Phantom 20 X2 Offshore rated to 250 hp. The Adventurer 210 GLS and Pro V Sportsman 2072 are also strong big water picks.

The Ultima is our versatile family fishing boat, with a convertible casting platform, flip up seats, livewells and an optional ski pylon. The Excursion is another favorite, a mid sized boat that mixes comfort with serious fishing features.

Yes. The Viper is a mod V aluminum bass boat with a full vinyl cockpit and casting platforms, big aerated livewells and IGTS. It comes as the Viper XR 165 and XR 175 Pro.

The Angler is a great place to start. It’s trailerable, fits in most garages and comes with an aerated livewell, rod storage and a raised bow platform, starting at $16,278 with motor and trailer. The Big Fisherman and Voyager are also solid, affordable first boats.

The Freedom, Sportsman and Jon are all available in Mossy Oak Bottomlands or Blades camo for waterfowl hunters. The Freedom 180 Waterfowl TL is set up for hunting right from the factory.

Yes. Smoker Craft Jon boats run from 10 to 16 feet for fishing, waterfowl hunting and bow fishing on small water. Prices start at $1,300 for the hull.

The Pro Camp Series is a no frills work boat for camps, outfitters, guides and anglers, built on the VPS hull with an unpainted aluminum exterior and easy clean vinyl floor. It launches for the 2027 model year. Ask your dealer for a first look.

No. Smoker Craft boats are sold only through authorized dealers, so you have a local partner for sales, service and support. Use the dealer locator to find one near you.

Prices start at $1,300 for a Jon 1032 hull and run to about $95,000 for a fully rigged Adventurer 210 GLS. Most fishing models land between $20,000 and $70,000.

Most Smoker Craft starting prices include a motor and trailer, and each model page lists which motor is included. Jon and Canadian boats are priced as a hull only.

Fill out the brochure request form on our website to receive or download the current catalog. Past catalogs are in the catalog archive.

You get a limited lifetime warranty on the hull and structure, plus a six year limited warranty on components, flooring and upholstery, parts and labor included. Some exceptions apply, and your dealer has the full details.

Yes. The Lifetime +6 Warranty transfers to a second owner, which helps your boat hold its value.

You can download the owner’s manual from our website. It covers all models rather than one specific boat.

On boats built after November 1, 1972, the hull identification number (HIN) is permanently fixed to the upper right corner of the transom, at the rear of the boat. You’ll need it for registration.

Our catalog archive covers 2001 to 2025 boats. If you need help identifying an older boat, fill out the boat identification form on our website.

Marine grade aluminum chosen for strength, durability and corrosion resistance. It keeps the boats light for better performance and fuel efficiency.

The Generation 2 Vertex Performance Strake (VPS) hull uses strakes on the V hull to feed clean water to the propeller. You get quicker planing, better handling and a higher, drier ride, even with less horsepower.

The transom board is 1.5″ pressure treated plywood, sandwiched between two aluminum sheets and anchored with stainless steel bolts. It’s covered by our limited lifetime warranty.

Foam flotation is placed throughout the hull. It adds safety and structural support, which cuts down on vibration and noise for a smoother, more solid ride.

C-Zone puts the boat’s electrical functions on simple push buttons, from lights to pumps, and lets you monitor battery and pump levels. You can even control everything from your graph of choice. It comes standard on Adventurer and Excursion boats.

The Integrated Gunnel Track System (IGTS) lets you mount rod holders, downriggers and accessories along the gunnel in seconds with no drilling. It’s designed for factory installed Scotty fishing products.