Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher 16 Pro Avenger T 2002 vs Fisher 1860 AWL 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher 16 Pro Avenger T 2002 vs Fisher 1860 AWL 2009 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 — 90 hp for the Fisher 16 Pro Avenger T 2002 and 75 hp for the Fisher 1860 AWL 2009. 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 1860 AWL 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Fisher 16 Pro Avenger T 2002 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fisher 1860 AWL 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher 1860 AWL 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher 16 Pro Avenger T 2002 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 Pro Avenger T
Model1860 AWL
Model Year2002
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches84
Weight - Detail1050 lbs
Weight - Detail741 lbs
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - kg336.11
Weight - lbs.105
Weight - lbs.741
Length overall - Detail16'7"
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inches199
Length overall - Inches219
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 60 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max90 HP
Engine max75 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1285 lbs
Maximum capacity1,720 lbs
Maximum people5 person
Maximum people8 / 1,301 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptions: Spare Tire & Wheel - Powder Coated or Galvanized Galvanized Trailer Roller Trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available
Options / Other
OptionsMooring Cover through Dowco Spare Tire Bracket Vinyl Floor Only
Optionsnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.10 in. 5052 marine alloy
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee