The Fisher Hawk 170 Sport 2005 vs Fisher Liberty 180 Fish 2004 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Fisher Hawk 170 Sport 2005 at 17,0 ft versus Fisher Liberty 180 Fish 2004 at 18,0 ft. At 145 lbs and 152 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Fisher Hawk 170 Sport 2005 carries a rated maximum of 125 hp. Engine data for the Fisher Liberty 180 Fish 2004 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Fisher Liberty 180 Fish 2004 carries 21 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Fisher Hawk 170 Sport 2005. 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 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Fisher Hawk 170 Sport 2005 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 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher Liberty 180 Fish 2004 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 Hawk 170 Sport 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.