Matching a modified vee Fisher 1610 SS 2007 against a pontoon Fisher Liberty 180 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Fisher 1610 SS 2007 at 16,0 ft versus Fisher Liberty 180 2008 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Fisher Liberty 180 2008 tips the scales at 1 642 lbs — 820 lbs less than the Fisher 1610 SS 2007 at 822 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 75 hp, the Fisher Liberty 180 2008 has a 35-hp advantage over the Fisher 1610 SS 2007's 40-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 Liberty 180 2008 carries 19 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Fisher 1610 SS 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fisher Liberty 180 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Fisher 1610 SS 2007 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fisher Liberty 180 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher Liberty 180 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher 1610 SS 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.