Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher 1648 AW T Blind Duck Edition 2003 vs Fisher Freedom 2100 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher 1648 AW T Blind Duck Edition 2003 vs Fisher Freedom 2100 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 220 hp, the Fisher Freedom 2100 2008 has a 170-hp advantage over the Fisher 1648 AW T Blind Duck Edition 2003's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fisher Freedom 2100 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Fisher 1648 AW T Blind Duck Edition 2003 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 2100 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher Freedom 2100 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher 1648 AW T Blind Duck Edition 2003 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
Model1648 AW T Blind Duck Edition
ModelFreedom 21
Model Year2003
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam71 in. Bottom Width: 48 in
Beam101 in
Beam - Meters1.8
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches71
Beam - Inches101
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailApprox. 540 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg244.94
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detailn/a
Height - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters6.88
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches271
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise13°
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailn/a
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal
Engine max50 hp
Engine max220 hp Displacement: 4 l
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1020 lbs
Maximum capacity2,045 lbs
Maximum people5 Person
Maximum people10 / 1,600 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailn/a
Trailer - DetailCustom factory-matched tandem axle trailer
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.1 in