Matching a deep vee Fisher 17 Pro Avenger SC 2008 against a pontoon Fisher Freedom 241 DLX 2008 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Fisher Freedom 241 DLX 2008 measures 24,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Fisher 17 Pro Avenger SC 2008 at 17,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Fisher 17 Pro Avenger SC 2008 tips the scales at 1 275 lbs — 979 lbs more than the Fisher Freedom 241 DLX 2008 at 296 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 135 hp for the Fisher 17 Pro Avenger SC 2008 and 135 hp for the Fisher Freedom 241 DLX 2008. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fisher Freedom 241 DLX 2008 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Fisher 17 Pro Avenger SC 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fisher Freedom 241 DLX 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher Freedom 241 DLX 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher 17 Pro Avenger SC 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.