Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher 17 Dominator 2000 vs Fisher 1860 SC 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher 17 Dominator 2000 vs Fisher 1860 SC 2009 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 Fisher 1860 SC 2009 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Fisher 17 Dominator 2000 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fisher 1860 SC 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Fisher 17 Dominator 2000 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fisher 1860 SC 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher 1860 SC 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher 17 Dominator 2000 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
Model17 Dominator
Model1860 SC
Model Year2
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches84
Weight - Detail790 lbs
Weight - Detail841 lbs
Weight - kg358.34
Weight - kg381.47
Weight - lbs.79
Weight - lbs.841
Length overall - Detail16' 3"
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches219
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 60 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard40 Max
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people4 person
Maximum people9 / 1,110 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,712 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.10 in. 5052 marine alloy
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee