Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher 1232 Riveted Jon 2003 vs Fisher Freedom 2100 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher 1232 Riveted Jon 2003 vs Fisher Freedom 2100 2008 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 220 hp, the Fisher Freedom 2100 2008 has a 214-hp advantage over the Fisher 1232 Riveted Jon 2003's 6-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fisher Freedom 2100 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Fisher 1232 Riveted Jon 2003 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fisher Freedom 2100 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher Freedom 2100 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher 1232 Riveted Jon 2003 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1232 Riveted Jon
ModelFreedom 21
Model Year2003
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam45 in. Bottom Width: 32 in
Beam101 in
Beam - Meters1.14
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches45
Beam - Inches101
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailApprox. 105 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg47.63
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.105
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detailn/a
Height - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail12 ft.0 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters6.88
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches271
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise13°
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailn/a
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal
Engine max6 hp
Engine max220 hp Displacement: 4 l
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity440 lbs
Maximum capacity2,045 lbs
Maximum people3 person
Maximum people10 / 1,600 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - DetailCustom factory-matched tandem axle trailer
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.1 in