Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher 1236 Riveted Jon 2003 vs Fisher 1654 SC All Welded Jon 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher 1236 Riveted Jon 2003 vs Fisher 1654 SC All Welded Jon 2007 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 50 hp, the Fisher 1654 SC All Welded Jon 2007 has a 44-hp advantage over the Fisher 1236 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 1654 SC All Welded Jon 2007 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Fisher 1236 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 1654 SC All Welded Jon 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher 1654 SC All Welded Jon 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher 1236 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
Model1236 Riveted Jon
Model1654 SC All Welded Jon
Model Year2003
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam54 in. Bottom Width: 36 in
Beam76 in
Beam - Meters1.37
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Inches54
Beam - Inches76
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailApprox. 165 lbs
Weight - Detail690 lbs
Weight - kg74.84
Weight - kg312.98
Weight - lbs.165
Weight - lbs.69
Height - DetailDepth Inside: 17 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.43
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches17
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]16.25 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches196
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 54 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailn/a
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Engine max6 hp
Engine max50 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity550 lbs
Maximum capacity1,238 lbs
Maximum people3 person
Maximum people5
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - Detailnot available