Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher Freedom 2100 2008 vs Fisher HAWK 170 SC, FS, FS(I/O) 2001 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher Freedom 2100 2008 vs Fisher HAWK 170 SC, FS, FS(I/O) 2001 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 Freedom 2100 2008 carries a rated maximum of 220 hp. Engine data for the Fisher HAWK 170 SC, FS, FS(I/O) 2001 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Fisher Freedom 2100 2008 carries 41 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Fisher HAWK 170 SC, FS, FS(I/O) 2001. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fisher Freedom 2100 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Fisher HAWK 170 SC, FS, FS(I/O) 2001 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fisher Freedom 2100 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher Freedom 2100 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher HAWK 170 SC, FS, FS(I/O) 2001 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelFreedom 21
ModelHAWK 170 SC, FS, FS(I/O)
Model Year2008
Model Year2001
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches93
Deadrise13°
Deadrisenot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail17' 8"
Length overall - Meters6.88
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches271
Length overall - Inches204
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1400 lbs est
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.14
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gauge0.1 in
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max220 hp Displacement: 4 l
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMax. 15
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,045 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people10 / 1,600 lbs
Maximum people5 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom factory-matched tandem axle trailer
Trailer - Detailnot available