Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher 1448 AWL 2009 vs Fisher Freedom 220 DLX 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher 1448 AWL 2009 vs Fisher Freedom 220 DLX 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 125 hp, the Fisher Freedom 220 DLX 2007 has a 100-hp advantage over the Fisher 1448 AWL 2009's 25-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 220 DLX 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Fisher 1448 AWL 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fisher Freedom 220 DLX 2007 could be the deciding factor.
The Fisher Freedom 220 DLX 2007 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Fisher 1448 AWL 2009 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher Freedom 220 DLX 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher 1448 AWL 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1448 AWL
ModelFreedom 220 DLX
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail440 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg199.58
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.44
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 48 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches29
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.10 in. 5052 marine alloy
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max25 hp
Engine max125 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Operational Info
Maximum capacity885 lbs
Maximum capacity2,180 lbs
Maximum people4 / 512 lbs
Maximum people12
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter26 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight2,253 lbs