Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher 14 Avenger SC 2003 vs Fisher Marsh Hunter 1860 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher 14 Avenger SC 2003 vs Fisher Marsh Hunter 1860 2009 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 40 hp for the Fisher 14 Avenger SC 2003 and 45 hp for the Fisher Marsh Hunter 1860 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fisher Marsh Hunter 1860 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Fisher 14 Avenger SC 2003 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fisher Marsh Hunter 1860 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher Marsh Hunter 1860 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher 14 Avenger SC 2003 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model14 Avenger SC
ModelMarsh Hunter 186
Model Year2003
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches75
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail640 lbs
Weight - Detail710 lbs
Weight - kg290.3
Weight - kg322.05
Weight - lbs.64
Weight - lbs.71
Height - Detailn/a
Height - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches171
Length overall - Inches216
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 60 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.12 in. H116 marine alloy
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max40 HP
Engine max45 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard35 HP Sport Tall
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity100 lbs
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum people5 persons
Maximum people6 / 850 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSee additional features above
Trailer - Detailnot available