The Fisher 1667 Riveted Deep V 2003 vs Fisher V1466 Riveted Deep V 2006 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 40 hp for the Fisher 1667 Riveted Deep V 2003 and 25 hp for the Fisher V1466 Riveted Deep V 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fisher 1667 Riveted Deep V 2003 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Fisher V1466 Riveted Deep V 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fisher 1667 Riveted Deep V 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher 1667 Riveted Deep V 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher V1466 Riveted Deep V 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.