Matching a modified vee Fisher 1710 2009 against a pontoon Fisher Liberty 200 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 Liberty 200 2008 measures 21,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Fisher 1710 2009 at 17,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Fisher Liberty 200 2008 tips the scales at 1 917 lbs — 1 004 lbs less than the Fisher 1710 2009 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 75 hp for the Fisher 1710 2009 and 90 hp for the Fisher Liberty 200 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Fisher Liberty 200 2008 carries 19 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Fisher 1710 2009. 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 200 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Fisher 1710 2009 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 200 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher Liberty 200 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher 1710 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.