The Hewes Redfisher 16 2007 vs Hewes Redfisher 18 2010 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 — Hewes Redfisher 16 2007 at 16,0 ft versus Hewes Redfisher 18 2010 at 18,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hewes Redfisher 16 2007 tips the scales at 1 575 lbs — 1 378 lbs more than the Hewes Redfisher 18 2010 at 197 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Hewes Redfisher 18 2010 has a 35-hp advantage over the Hewes Redfisher 16 2007's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Hewes Redfisher 16 2007 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Hewes Redfisher 18 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hewes Redfisher 16 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hewes Redfisher 16 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hewes Redfisher 18 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.