Matching a modified vee Fisher Hawk 160 WT 2007 against a pontoon Fisher Liberty 180 2008 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Fisher Hawk 160 WT 2007 at 16,0 ft versus Fisher Liberty 180 2008 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Fisher Liberty 180 2008 tips the scales at 1 642 lbs — 297 lbs less than the Fisher Hawk 160 WT 2007 at 1 345 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Fisher Hawk 160 WT 2007 and 75 hp for the Fisher Liberty 180 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Fisher Hawk 160 WT 2007 carries 24 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Fisher Liberty 180 2008. 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 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Fisher Hawk 160 WT 2007 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher Liberty 180 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher Hawk 160 WT 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.