Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher Freedom 221 DLX CPIII 2005 vs Fisher FX DV 18 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher Freedom 221 DLX CPIII 2005 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 Fisher FX DV 18 2002 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Fisher Freedom 221 DLX CPIII 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.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 221 DLX CPIII 2005 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 221 DLX CPIII 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher Freedom 221 DLX CPIII 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 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 221 DLX CPIII
ModelFX DV 18
Model Year2005
Model Year2002
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches93.75
Weight - Detail2880 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1306.34
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.288
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail18' 6"
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches216
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]21"
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter26 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard125 Max
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gallons
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
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1690 lbs
Maximum capacity1500 lbs
Maximum people12 person
Maximum people8