Matching a pontoon Fisher 18 Spirit 2009 against a modified vee Fisher 2072 L All Welded Jon 2007 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 18 Spirit 2009 measures 19,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Fisher 2072 L All Welded Jon 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Fisher 18 Spirit 2009 tips the scales at 1 174 lbs — 449 lbs more than the Fisher 2072 L All Welded Jon 2007 at 725 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 90 hp, the Fisher 2072 L All Welded Jon 2007 has a 40-hp advantage over the Fisher 18 Spirit 2009's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fisher 2072 L All Welded Jon 2007 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Fisher 18 Spirit 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fisher 2072 L All Welded Jon 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher 2072 L All Welded Jon 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher 18 Spirit 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.