Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher FX DV 18 2002 vs Fisher Hawk 170 WT 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher FX DV 18 2002 vs Fisher Hawk 170 WT 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Fisher FX DV 18 2002 has a 50-hp advantage over the Fisher Hawk 170 WT 2008's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fisher FX DV 18 2002 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Fisher Hawk 170 WT 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fisher FX DV 18 2002 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher FX DV 18 2002 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher Hawk 170 WT 2008 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 170 WT
Model Year2002
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches93.75
Beam - Inches98
Height [transom]21"
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail18' 6"
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches208
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.14
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom Width: 82 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gallons / Kicker Motor Fuel Tank 8gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Engine max200 hp
Engine max150 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1500 lbs
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people5 / 875 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailFactory-matched custom
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allPackage Length with Swing-Away: 19 ft. 10 in