Matching a pontoon Fisher Freedom 220 DLX 2009 against a modified vee Fisher Hawk 186 SC 2007 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 Freedom 220 DLX 2009 measures 24,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Fisher Hawk 186 SC 2007 at 18,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Fisher Freedom 220 DLX 2009 tips the scales at 2 541 lbs — 1 146 lbs more than the Fisher Hawk 186 SC 2007 at 1 395 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Fisher Hawk 186 SC 2007 has a 50-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 Hawk 186 SC 2007 caps at 7. 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 Hawk 186 SC 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.