Matching a modified vee Fisher 1648 SS All Welded Package 2007 against a pontoon Fisher Liberty 180 2009 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 1648 SS All Welded Package 2007 at 16,0 ft versus Fisher Liberty 180 2009 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Fisher Liberty 180 2009 tips the scales at 189 lbs — 133 lbs less than the Fisher 1648 SS All Welded Package 2007 at 56 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 2009 has a 35-hp advantage over the Fisher 1648 SS All Welded Package 2007's 40-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 Liberty 180 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Fisher 1648 SS All Welded Package 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fisher Liberty 180 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher Liberty 180 2009 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 1648 SS All Welded Package 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.