Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher 16 Avenger SC 2008 vs Fisher Freedom 220 DLX Fish 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher 16 Avenger SC 2008 vs Fisher Freedom 220 DLX Fish 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Fisher Freedom 220 DLX Fish 2005 measures 22,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Fisher 16 Avenger SC 2008 at 16,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Fisher Freedom 220 DLX Fish 2005 tips the scales at 215 lbs — 136 lbs less than the Fisher 16 Avenger SC 2008 at 79 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Fisher 16 Avenger SC 2008 carries a rated maximum of 60 hp. Engine data for the Fisher Freedom 220 DLX Fish 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 1 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fisher Freedom 220 DLX Fish 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Fisher 16 Avenger SC 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fisher Freedom 220 DLX Fish 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher Freedom 220 DLX Fish 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher 16 Avenger SC 2008 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
Model16 Avenger SC
ModelFreedom 220 DLX Fish
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail790 lbs
Weight - Detail2150 lbs
Weight - kg358.34
Weight - kg975.22
Weight - lbs.79
Weight - lbs.215
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 63 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.09
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail10 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters37.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutBoard
Engine max60 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard125 Max
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,185 lbs
Maximum capacity1690 lbs
Maximum people5 / 685 lbs
Maximum people12 person
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailFactory-matched custom
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allPackage Length: 20 ft. 7 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter26 in