Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewes Redfisher 21 2021 vs Hewes Tailfisher 17 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hewes Redfisher 21 2021 vs Hewes Tailfisher 17 2009 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 2009 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 2009 caps at 3. 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 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 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
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people3 / 500 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeHewes
Modelnot available
ModelTailfisher 17
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeTunnel