Matching a modified vee Fisher 1710 2008 against a pontoon Fisher Liberty 240 2009 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 Liberty 240 2009 measures 25,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Fisher 1710 2008 at 17,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Fisher Liberty 240 2009 tips the scales at 2 285 lbs — 1 372 lbs less than the Fisher 1710 2008 at 913 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 115 hp, the Fisher Liberty 240 2009 has a 40-hp advantage over the Fisher 1710 2008's 75-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Fisher Liberty 240 2009 carries 19 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Fisher 1710 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fisher Liberty 240 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Fisher 1710 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fisher Liberty 240 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher Liberty 240 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher 1710 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.