Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher 18 Spirit 2009 vs Fisher FX DV 18 2000 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher 18 Spirit 2009 vs Fisher FX DV 18 2000 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 18 Spirit 2009 carries a rated maximum of 50 hp. Engine data for the Fisher FX DV 18 2000 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Fisher 18 Spirit 2009 carries 9 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Fisher FX DV 18 2000. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Fisher 18 Spirit 2009 and Fisher FX DV 18 2000 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model18 Spirit
ModelFX DV 18
Model Year2009
Model Year2
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches93.75
Weight - Detail1,174 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg532.52
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1174
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail18' 6"
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches235
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter21 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.08 in
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard20 ELPT FourStroke EFI
Engine/s standardMax. 2
Fuel tank capacity - Detail9 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters34.07
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max50 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5 / 750 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available