Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher Freedom 220 DLX 2007 vs Fisher Hawk 170 FS 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher Freedom 220 DLX 2007 vs Fisher Hawk 170 FS 2002 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 220 DLX 2007 carries a rated maximum of 125 hp. Engine data for the Fisher Hawk 170 FS 2002 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 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 Freedom 220 DLX 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Fisher Hawk 170 FS 2002 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 220 DLX 2007 could be the deciding factor.
The Fisher Freedom 220 DLX 2007 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Fisher Hawk 170 FS 2002 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher Freedom 220 DLX 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher Hawk 170 FS 2002 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 220 DLX
ModelHawk 170 FS
Model Year2007
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches93
Length - Feet24
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail17' 8"
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches29
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
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter26 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max125 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMax. 15
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,180 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum people5 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weight2,253 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available