Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher 1236 Riveted Jon 2003 vs Fisher F 20 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher 1236 Riveted Jon 2003 vs Fisher F 20 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 200 hp, the Fisher F 20 2007 has a 194-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 F 20 2007 is rated for 6 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 F 20 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher F 20 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 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
ModelF 2
Model Year2003
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam54 in. Bottom Width: 36 in
Beam90 in
Beam - Meters1.37
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches54
Beam - Inches9
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailApprox. 165 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg74.84
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.165
Weight - lbs.not available
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]25 in
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches241
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 74 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.19 Side: 0.125
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailn/a
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Engine max6 hp
Engine max200 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercury?
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity550 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3 person
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - DetailFactory-matched custom