Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher 1654 AW S Flat Bottom 2005 vs Fisher 1860 Pro Hawk 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher 1654 AW S Flat Bottom 2005 vs Fisher 1860 Pro Hawk 2002 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 150 hp, the Fisher 1860 Pro Hawk 2002 has a 110-hp advantage over the Fisher 1654 AW S Flat Bottom 2005'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 1654 AW S Flat Bottom 2005 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Fisher 1860 Pro Hawk 2002 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fisher 1654 AW S Flat Bottom 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher 1654 AW S Flat Bottom 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher 1860 Pro Hawk 2002 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1654 AW S Flat Bottom
Model1860 Pro Hawk
Model Year2005
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam76 in. Bottom Width: 54 in
Beam92"
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches92
Weight - Detail445 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg201.85
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.445
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail18'6"
Length overall - Meters4.98
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches196
Length overall - Inches222
Body / Hull
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max40 hp
Engine max150 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,065 lbs
Maximum capacity1240 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people4 person
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptions: Spare Tire & Wheel - Powder Coated or Galvanized
Options / Other
Optionsnot available
OptionsPower Pedestal Hand Controlled Trolling Motor Mooring Cover through Dowco