Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher 1860 V PRO HAWK 2001 vs Fisher Hawk 170 Sport 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher 1860 V PRO HAWK 2001 vs Fisher Hawk 170 Sport 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 Fisher Hawk 170 Sport 2008 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Fisher 1860 V PRO HAWK 2001 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fisher Hawk 170 Sport 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Fisher 1860 V PRO HAWK 2001 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fisher Hawk 170 Sport 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher Hawk 170 Sport 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher 1860 V PRO HAWK 2001 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 V PRO HAWK
ModelHawk 170 Sport
Model Year2001
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches98
Length overall - Detail18'6"
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches208
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.14
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 82 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard150 Max
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people4 person
Maximum people5 / 875 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailFactory-matched custom
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allPackage Length with Swing-Away: 19 ft. 10 in