Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fisher Liberty 180 Fish 2005 vs Fisher Pro Hawk 170 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fisher Liberty 180 Fish 2005 vs Fisher Pro Hawk 170 2003 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 Pro Hawk 170 2003 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Fisher Liberty 180 Fish 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Fisher Liberty 180 Fish 2005 carries 21 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Fisher Pro Hawk 170 2003. 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 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Fisher Pro Hawk 170 2003 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fisher Liberty 180 Fish 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher Liberty 180 Fish 2005 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 Pro Hawk 170 2003 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelLiberty 180 Fish
ModelPro Hawk 17
Model Year2005
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches87
Weight - Detail1520 lbs. approx
Weight - Detail1100 lbs
Weight - kg689.46
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - lbs.152
Weight - lbs.11
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches6.5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6.5 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.66
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches222.5
Length overall - Inches204
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detailn/a
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter21 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard75 Max
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity975 lbs
Maximum capacity1240 lbs
Maximum people7 person
Maximum people4 persons
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityn/a
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailSee additional features above