Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher 1860 Pro Hawk 2002 vs Fisher 1860 L All Welded Jon 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher 1860 Pro Hawk 2002 vs Fisher 1860 L All Welded Jon 2008 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Fisher 1860 Pro Hawk 2002 has a 75-hp advantage over the Fisher 1860 L All Welded Jon 2008's 75-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 1860 L All Welded Jon 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Fisher 1860 Pro Hawk 2002 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fisher 1860 L All Welded Jon 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher 1860 L All Welded Jon 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher 1860 Pro Hawk 2002 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1860 Pro Hawk
Model1860 L All Welded Jon
Model Year2002
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches83
Length overall - Detail18'6"
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches219
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail595 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg269.89
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.595
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 60 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max150 HP
Engine max75 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1240 lbs
Maximum capacity1,720 lbs
Maximum people4 person
Maximum people8 / 1,160 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptions: Spare Tire & Wheel - Powder Coated or Galvanized
Trailer - Detailnot available
Options / Other
OptionsPower Pedestal Hand Controlled Trolling Motor Mooring Cover through Dowco
Optionsnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee