2026 Smoker-Craft Ultima 172 DC

Is it the ultimate fishing boat for families, or the ultimate family boat for anglers? Either way, Ultima is the budget-friendly family favorite with its convertible bow casting platform, flip-up jump seats in the stern and a handsomely upholstered cockpit interior that speaks to its tremendous versatility. Of course there’s lockable in-floor storage for both rods and skis, plus large bow and stern aerated livewells and even an available ski pylon.

Ultima 172

The Ultima 172 by Smoker Craft is the best recreactional fishing boat for families and pro anglers alike. It is budget friendly and full of amenities. Standard with two livewells and plenty of rod storage, along with an optional family ski package, this aluminum boat does it all.

Standard Features

Floor/Carpet

• Sea Weave Cockpit

• Marine Treated ¾” Plywood Floor

Dash/Console

• Lighted Rocker Switches

• Tachometer

• Speedometer

• Volt Meter

• Fuel Gauge

Seating

• Slider on Helm Chair

• 3 Fishing Seats

• Bow Cushion Set

• Rear Flip up Jump Seats

• 6 Seat Bases

Miscellaneous

• Integrated Gunnel Track System (IGTS) (N/A on Legacy Edition)

• Molded in Spray Rails

• Hydraulic Steering (182)

• Cleats (4)

• Circuit Breakers

• 12 Volt Power Point

• Top Loading Rod Boxes

• Passenger Side Glove Box

• Convertible Bow Casting Platform from Full Platform to Walk-Through

• Movable Seat Pedestals

• Extreme Tilt Steering (172)

• Twice Baked Urethane Paint

Hull Construction

• Injected Foam Floatation

• 5 Keel Construction

• Performance Hull System

• Hydra Lift Hull

Livewell

• 12 Gallon Aerated Bow Livewell

• 23 Gallon Aerated Stern Livewell (182)

• 15 Gallon Aerated Stern Livewell (172)

Storage

• In-Floor Rod/Ski Storage

Stereo

• 2 Speakers

• Auxiliary Port for MP3 Player

• Stereo Jensen MS3A w/Bluetooth

Colour

• Silver w/ Blue Stripe

• Silver w/ White Stripe

Lighting

• Navigation Lights

Trolling Motors

• Trolling Motor Plug

Windshield

• Curved Walk Through Windshield

Optional Features

Floor/Carpet

• Snap-in Carpet

Ski

• Ski Pylon

Canvas

• Trailerable Ratchet Cover (Dowco)

• Fisherman’s Top

• Full Enclosure (Side, Aft, Walk-Thru, & Bow Cover)

• Snap-on Mooring Cover

Miscellaneous

• 12/24V Trolling Motor

• Quick Disconnect

• 3-Step Stainless Steel Boarding Ladder

• Interior LED Mood Lighting (N/A on Legacy Editions)

• Yarblow Ventilation System (N/A on Legacy Models)

• Fuel Water Separator

• Seat Slider

• Power Pedestal

• Additional Fishing Seat

• Depth Gauge

• Stereo Kicker KMC10 w/Bluetooth

• Ram Mount Humminbird Sonar Unit

• Ram Mount Lowrance Sonar Unit

• Battery Charger

Steering

• Sea Star Hydraulic (172)