Matching a modified vee Fisher 2072 L All Welded Jon 2007 against a pontoon Fisher Liberty 180 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Fisher Liberty 180 2008 measures 19,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Fisher 2072 L All Welded Jon 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Fisher Liberty 180 2008 tips the scales at 1 642 lbs — 917 lbs less than the Fisher 2072 L All Welded Jon 2007 at 725 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Fisher 2072 L All Welded Jon 2007 and 75 hp for the Fisher Liberty 180 2008. 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 L All Welded Jon 2007 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Fisher Liberty 180 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fisher 2072 L All Welded Jon 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher 2072 L All Welded Jon 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher Liberty 180 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.