Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher 16 Avenger T 2002 vs Fisher 1648 T Blind Duck Edition 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher 16 Avenger T 2002 vs Fisher 1648 T Blind Duck Edition 2008 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 16 Avenger T 2002 and 50 hp for the Fisher 1648 T Blind Duck Edition 2008. 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 T 2002 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Fisher 1648 T Blind Duck Edition 2008 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 T 2002 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher 16 Avenger T 2002 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher 1648 T Blind Duck Edition 2008 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 T
Model1648 T Blind Duck? Edition
Model Year2002
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters1.8
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches71
Weight - Detail694 lbs
Weight - Detail540 lbs
Weight - kg314.79
Weight - kg244.94
Weight - lbs.694
Weight - lbs.54
Length overall - Detail16'6"
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Inches198
Length overall - Inches194
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 48 in
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 max40 HP
Engine max50 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1350 lbs
Maximum capacity1,055 lbs
Maximum people7 persons
Maximum people4 / 555 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptions: Galvanized Trailer Roller Trailer Spare Tire & Wheel - Painted or Galvanized Spare Tire Bracket
Trailer - DetailCustom-matched drive-on
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
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee