The Fish-Rite Baja XL 24 ft. 2007 is a modified-V design and the Fish-Rite Fishmaster 15 ft. 2007 is a flat-bottom design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 Fish-Rite Baja XL 24 ft. 2007 measures 24,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Fish-Rite Fishmaster 15 ft. 2007 at 14,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Fish-Rite Baja XL 24 ft. 2007 tips the scales at 1 500 lbs - 950 lbs more than the Fish-Rite Fishmaster 15 ft. 2007 at 550 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 Fish-Rite Fishmaster 15 ft. 2007 tops out at 80 hp. Engine specs for the Fish-Rite Baja XL 24 ft. 2007 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fish-Rite Baja XL 24 ft. 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Fish-Rite Fishmaster 15 ft. 2007 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fish-Rite Baja XL 24 ft. 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fish-Rite Baja XL 24 ft. 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fish-Rite Fishmaster 15 ft. 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.