Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher 1860 SC Blind Duck Edition 2006 vs Fisher Pro Hawk 170 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher 1860 SC Blind Duck Edition 2006 vs Fisher Pro Hawk 170 2003 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Fisher 1860 SC Blind Duck Edition 2006 and 90 hp for the Fisher Pro Hawk 170 2003. 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fisher 1860 SC Blind Duck Edition 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Fisher Pro Hawk 170 2003 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 SC Blind Duck Edition 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher 1860 SC Blind Duck Edition 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher Pro Hawk 170 2003 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 SC Blind Duck Edition
ModelPro Hawk 17
Model Year2006
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam83 in. Bottom Width: 60 in
Beam87 in
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inches87
Weight - Detail800 lbs
Weight - Detail1100 lbs
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.11
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches204
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detailn/a
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp
Engine max90 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,712 lbs
Maximum capacity1240 lbs
Maximum people9
Maximum people4 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityn/a
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom-matched drive-on
Trailer - DetailSee additional features above