Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher Freedom 220 DLX 2009 vs Fisher FX DV 18 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher Freedom 220 DLX 2009 vs Fisher FX DV 18 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Fisher FX DV 18 2002 has a 75-hp advantage over the Fisher Freedom 220 DLX 2009's 125-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 4 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 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Fisher FX DV 18 2002 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fisher Freedom 220 DLX 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher Freedom 220 DLX 2009 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 FX DV 18 2002 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelFreedom 220 DLX
ModelFX DV 18
Model Year2009
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches93.75
Weight - Detail2,541 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1152.58
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2541
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail18' 6"
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches29
Length overall - Inches216
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]21"
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter26 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.08 in
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gallons / Kicker Motor Fuel Tank 8gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max125 hp
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,602 lbs
Maximum capacity1500 lbs
Maximum people12 / 1,690 lbs
Maximum people8