Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher FX DV 18 2000 vs Fisher Hawk 186 SC 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher FX DV 18 2000 vs Fisher Hawk 186 SC 2006 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 Hawk 186 SC 2006 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Fisher FX DV 18 2000 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 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 Hawk 186 SC 2006 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Fisher FX DV 18 2000 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fisher Hawk 186 SC 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher Hawk 186 SC 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher FX DV 18 2000 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
ModelFX DV 18
ModelHawk 186 SC
Model Year2
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches93.75
Beam - Inches98
Length overall - Detail18' 6"
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches222
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,395 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg632.76
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1395
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 82 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMax. 2
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,755 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailFactory-matched custom