The Fisher 2072 AW SC Blind Duck Edition 2003 vs Fisher Hawk 170 SC 2004 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 — 125 hp for the Fisher 2072 AW SC Blind Duck Edition 2003 and 125 hp for the Fisher Hawk 170 SC 2004. 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 2072 AW SC Blind Duck Edition 2003 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Fisher Hawk 170 SC 2004 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 AW SC Blind Duck Edition 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher 2072 AW SC Blind Duck Edition 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher Hawk 170 SC 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.