Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher 160 Pro Avenger SC 2004 vs Fisher 17 Pro Avenger WT 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher 160 Pro Avenger SC 2004 vs Fisher 17 Pro Avenger WT 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 135 hp, the Fisher 17 Pro Avenger WT 2006 has a 45-hp advantage over the Fisher 160 Pro Avenger SC 2004's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Fisher 160 Pro Avenger SC 2004 carries 24 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Fisher 17 Pro Avenger WT 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Fisher 17 Pro Avenger WT 2006 and its 135-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Fisher 160 Pro Avenger SC 2004 with its 90-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model160 Pro Avenger SC
Model17 Pro Avenger WT
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches92
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailApprox. 1050 lbs
Weight - Detail1,450 lbs
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - lbs.105
Weight - lbs.145
Height - Detailn/a
Height - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches208
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 74 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Engine max90 HP
Engine max135 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1240 lbs
Maximum capacity1,530 lbs
Maximum people5 person
Maximum people5
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSee additional features above
Trailer - DetailFactory-matched custom
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 2 in