Matching a flat Fisher 1654 AW L Flat Bottom 2008 against a modified vee Fisher 17 Pro Avenger SC 2007 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 1654 AW L Flat Bottom 2008 at 16,0 ft versus Fisher 17 Pro Avenger SC 2007 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Fisher 17 Pro Avenger SC 2007 tips the scales at 1 275 lbs — 830 lbs less than the Fisher 1654 AW L Flat Bottom 2008 at 445 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 135 hp, the Fisher 17 Pro Avenger SC 2007 has a 95-hp advantage over the Fisher 1654 AW L Flat Bottom 2008's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

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.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Fisher 17 Pro Avenger SC 2007 comes in at 9 lbs per hp versus 11 lbs per hp for the Fisher 1654 AW L Flat Bottom 2008. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.