Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher 16 Avenger SC 2002 vs Fisher 1648 L All Welded Jon 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher 16 Avenger SC 2002 vs Fisher 1648 L All Welded Jon 2006 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 — 60 hp for the Fisher 16 Avenger SC 2002 and 50 hp for the Fisher 1648 L All Welded Jon 2006. 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 16 Avenger SC 2002 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Fisher 1648 L All Welded Jon 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fisher 16 Avenger SC 2002 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher 16 Avenger SC 2002 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher 1648 L All Welded Jon 2006 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
Model16 Avenger SC
Model1648 L All Welded Jon
Model Year2002
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam76"
Beam71 in. Bottom Width: 48 in
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters1.8
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches71
Weight - DetailApprox. 814 lbs
Weight - Detail395 lbs
Weight - kg369.22
Weight - kg179.17
Weight - lbs.814
Weight - lbs.395
Length overall - Detail16'6"
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches194
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6 gal. (Room for additional 6 gal. tank)
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 max60 HP
Engine max50 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1330 lbs
Maximum capacity1,055 lbs
Maximum people6 persons
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptions: Galvanized Trailer Roller Trailer Spare Tire & Wheel - Painted or Galvanized Spare Tire Bracket
Trailer - Detailnot available
Options / Other
OptionsFish Package Dealer Installed: Lowrance? X-38 12 Volt 40 lb. thrust Trolling Motor by MinnKota? Mooring Cover Livewell Divider
Optionsnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum