Smoker Craft Alaskan
The Smoker Craft Alaskan is a 15-foot boat, with model years from 1982 to 2021 in the listings we track. Across 38 listings we have observed (model years 1982–2021), the median asking price is $4,000, with most boats asking $3,000 to $5,000. The engine we see most often on this model is Honda 4-stroke outboard and Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400).
BoatVerdict market snapshot
These are asking prices. No free or public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices, so nobody — us included — can honestly show you what these boats sold for. What we can show you is what 38 sellers are asking, which is the number you are actually negotiating against.
38 priced listings across 7 states. Enough for a range, not enough to be precise about any single year.
Method: Asking prices from active listings, de-duplicated so a re-posted boat counts once (103 raw listings collapsed to 38 distinct boats). Quartiles, not averages, so one outlier cannot move the band. Rounded to $500.
Coverage: Model years 1982–2021, 7 states, 14 metro areas. New-boat listings excluded.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations (craigslist) · US state vessel registries (2,382 registered Smoker Craft hulls)
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The BoatVerdict take
- BoatVerdict listing data
Supply is concentrated: our 38 listings came from only 7 states, led by WA. Expect a smaller buyer pool at resale, and budget for transport if the right boat is not local.
- Recall (USCG/CPSC)
12 federal recall campaigns on file touch this builder. Check the specific hull against the recall list below before you put money down; remedies are free but only if the work was actually done.
Each point is tagged with the evidence behind it. Nothing here is a claim we cannot trace back to a counted listing, a federal record, or a named analyst judgement.
Smoker Craft Alaskan prices by model year
| Model year | Listings | Typical asking range | Median asking | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | $4,500 – $14,500 | $5,000 | |
| 2018 | 3 | $3,000 – $3,500 | $3,000 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 1996 | 3 | $1,000 – $7,000 | $2,000 | |
| 1995 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — |
Asking prices from active listings we observed, not sold prices. No public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices; anyone showing you "sold" data for this market is estimating it. Years with fewer than 3 priced listings show the count only.
Method: Median and quartiles per model year, computed only where at least 3 priced listings exist for that year.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations
Recalls affecting Smoker Craft
12 federal recall campaigns on file. Recalls are issued against hull-identification ranges, so a campaign listed here may or may not cover the specific boat you are looking at — check the HIN. Remedies are free from the builder, but only if the work was actually performed, and there is no central database that proves it was.
- ⚠ Recall
940235T9/2/1994NON IGN PROTECTED DEVICE
- ⚠ Recall
19CG153S5/7/2019LEVEL FLOTATION; SAFE LOADING PERSONS
- ⚠ Recall
920297S4/24/1992HORSEPOWER OVERRATED
- ⚠ Recall
050016S4/22/2005VENTILATION
- ⚠ Recall
980006S3/10/1998SAFE LOAD
- ⚠ Recall
050007T3/1/2005IGNITION SWITCH
- ⚠ Recall
05R1163S2/6/2006EXHAUST SYSTEM
- ⚠ Recall
971546S11/6/1997SAFE LOAD:; LEVEL FLOTATION
- ⚠ Recall
961478S11/14/1996LEVEL FLOTATION
- ⚠ Recall
950242T11/1/1995FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS; FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS
- ⚠ Recall
5R01163S1/3/2006VENTILATION; FUEL SYSTEM
- ⚠ Recall
920109S1/28/1992LIGHT NO FUSE STERN LT; ALSO MODEL 08-008-91
Method: Matched to the builder by normalized company name and MIC. A campaign is shown when it touches this builder; the model and year columns say how narrowly it applies.
Sources: US Coast Guard recall database · CPSC recalls
Engines we actually see on the Alaskan
- Honda 4-stroke outboard
Among the most reliable outboards made — automotive-grade Honda 4-stroke engineering. Heavier than rivals and a smaller marine dealer network, but mechanically a top-tier, long-life choice.
Service reality: Timing-belt models: verify replacement interval was honored. 100-hour service; confirm dealer access for the buyer's region.
- Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400)
Modern Mercury V8/V10 FourStroke and supercharged Verado are strong, smooth, and well-supported, a clear step up from the OptiMax era. Slightly behind Yamaha on resale trust but closing fast, and often better integrated (joystick, digital throttle).
Service reality: 100-hour service; supercharged Verado adds the supercharger oil interval. Check for corroded battery cables and the SmartCraft harness on saltwater boats.
Full Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400) reliability profile →
Method: Engine family matched from the listing's engine fields and title text against BoatVerdict's engine-family profiles. Prevalence is share of our sample, not factory fitment rates.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations · BoatVerdict engine-family profiles
Smoker Craft Alaskan specifications
| Length (median listed) | 15.0 ft | Our listing data |
|---|---|---|
| Model years traded | 1982–2021 | Our listing data |
| Smoker Craft hulls in US registries | 2,382 | TX + NY open data |
Rows marked "our listing data" are measured from listings, not published by the builder, and will differ from a brochure. Rows without a source we can name are not shown at all.
What to inspect on a used Smoker Craft Alaskan
- Honda 4-stroke outboard: Timing-belt models: verify replacement interval was honored. 100-hour service; confirm dealer access for the buyer's region. Seen on 1 of the 38 Alaskan listings we track.
- Get the hour meter reading and divide by the boat's age. Above 150 hours a year is heavy use for a Honda 4-stroke outboard. Threshold from BoatVerdict's engine-family profile for Honda 4-stroke outboard.
- Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400): 100-hour service; supercharged Verado adds the supercharger oil interval. Check for corroded battery cables and the SmartCraft harness on saltwater boats. Seen on 1 of the 38 Alaskan listings we track.
- Get the hour meter reading and divide by the boat's age. Above 150 hours a year is heavy use for a Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400). Threshold from BoatVerdict's engine-family profile for Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400).
- Assume saltwater service unless the seller can prove otherwise: pull the engine cowling and look at the powerhead, check trim-cylinder rams for pitting, and open the battery and fuse boxes for green corrosion. 89% of the listings we observed for this model are in coastal states.
- On the older hulls, core moisture is the deal-breaker: sound the transom and the deck with a plastic mallet, and treat any soft or dull-sounding area as a survey-stopper rather than a bargaining chip. We observe listings back to 1982, so boats over 44 years old are actively traded in this model.
This list is specific to this model: analyst items for the hull, plus items driven by the engines and the regions we actually observe on Alaskan listings. It is not a generic pre-purchase checklist, and it does not replace a surveyor.
What a Alaskan costs to own
$1,750 – $4,500 per year
- 15 ft hull, the median observed length for this model
- Saltwater berth, based on where most listings we see are located (WA)
- Includes insurance, storage, routine service, fuel at moderate seasonal use, and a reserve for wear items
- Excludes loan payments, major engine replacement, and refit work
This is a modelled band, not observed spend. Real cost swings hard on where you keep the boat and how much you use it.
Method: The same ownership-cost model BoatVerdict's paid Deal Report uses: boat class and length set the base band, then saltwater berth and size adjust it.
Sources: BoatVerdict ownership-cost model
Where Alaskans are for sale
- WA 22
- OR 9
- CO 2
- MT 2
- MA 1
- TX 1
- CA 1
Counts of distinct boats we observed per state, from 38 listings in 14 metro areas. We publish the distribution, not the listings themselves.
What else buyers cross-shop
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Chosen by measured similarity — same builder first, then comparable length — and limited to models whose own page meets our evidence bar. No paid placements, no filler links.
Smoker Craft Alaskan FAQ
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Looking at a Smoker Craft Alaskan for sale?
Paste the listing and we will score that specific boat against everything on this page: asking price versus our observed range, engine and hours risk, the known issues for its model year, and a negotiation position. The verdict is free.
Get the free verdict →No account needed. The paid Deal Report is optional and comes after.