Matching a pontoon Fisher Liberty 200 2008 against a modified vee Fisher Pro Hawk 170 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Fisher Liberty 200 2008 measures 21,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Fisher Pro Hawk 170 2007 at 17,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Fisher Liberty 200 2008 tips the scales at 1 917 lbs — 1 906 lbs more than the Fisher Pro Hawk 170 2007 at 11 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 Liberty 200 2008 and 90 hp for the Fisher Pro Hawk 170 2007. 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 Pro Hawk 170 2007 carries 25 gallons versus 19 gallons in the Fisher Liberty 200 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 200 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Fisher Pro Hawk 170 2007 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 200 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fisher Liberty 200 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fisher Pro Hawk 170 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.