Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher FX DV 18 2000 vs Fisher Liberty 180 Fish 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher FX DV 18 2000 vs Fisher Liberty 180 Fish 2008 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 Liberty 180 Fish 2008 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Fisher FX DV 18 2000 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Fisher Liberty 180 Fish 2008 carries 19 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Fisher FX DV 18 2000. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fisher Liberty 180 Fish 2008 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 Liberty 180 Fish 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher Liberty 180 Fish 2008 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
ModelLiberty 180 Fish
Model Year2
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches93.75
Beam - Inches97
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 - Detail1,507 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg683.56
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1507
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 - Detail19 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter24 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,640 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7 / 975 lbs