Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher 1548 S All Welded Jon 2007 vs Fisher 1648 AW S All Welded Jon 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher 1548 S All Welded Jon 2007 vs Fisher 1648 AW S All Welded Jon 2004 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 — 25 hp for the Fisher 1548 S All Welded Jon 2007 and 30 hp for the Fisher 1648 AW S All Welded Jon 2004. 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 1648 AW S All Welded Jon 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Fisher 1548 S All Welded Jon 2007 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fisher 1648 AW S All Welded Jon 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher 1648 AW S All Welded Jon 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher 1548 S All Welded Jon 2007 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
Model1548 S All Welded Jon
Model1648 AW S All Welded Jon
Model Year2007
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam67 in
Beam71 in. Bottom Width: 48 in
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Meters1.8
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inches71
Weight - Detail380 lbs
Weight - DetailApprox. 395 lbs
Weight - kg172.36
Weight - kg179.17
Weight - lbs.38
Weight - lbs.395
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 48 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]16 in
Length - Feet15
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters4.62
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches182
Length overall - Inches194
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detailn/a
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max25 hp
Engine max30 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailn/a
Operational Info
Maximum capacity780 lbs
Maximum capacity970 lbs
Maximum people3
Maximum people5 person
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityn/a
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Detailn/a