Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewes Redfisher 21 2021 vs Hewes Tailfisher 17 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hewes Redfisher 21 2021 vs Hewes Tailfisher 17 2007 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 Hewes Tailfisher 17 2007 tops out at 70 hp. Engine specs for the Hewes Redfisher 21 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Hewes Redfisher 21 2021 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Hewes Tailfisher 17 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hewes Redfisher 21 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hewes Redfisher 21 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hewes Tailfisher 17 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches206
Draft [max] - Detail14.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail7 in
Draft [max] - Meters4.27
Draft [max] - Meters0.18
Draft [max] - Inches168
Draft [max] - Inches7
Beamnot available
Beam6 ft. 1 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,270 lbs. with 70 hp engine
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg576.06
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.127
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max70 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeHewes
Modelnot available
ModelTailfisher 17
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2007
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass