Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fish-Rite Baja XL 24 ft. 2008 vs Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Fish-Rite Baja XL 24 ft. 2008 against a other Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009 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.
The Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009 tops out at 10 hp. Engine specs for the Fish-Rite Baja XL 24 ft. 2008 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 High Plains Drifter Series 2009 is rated for 900 passengers, while the Fish-Rite Baja XL 24 ft. 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 900 passengers and at 15,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fish-Rite Baja XL 24 ft. 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFish-Rite
MakeFish-Rite
ModelBaja XL 24 ft
ModelHigh Plains Drifter Series
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam98 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches33
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet15
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches19
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail55 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeOther
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSide: 0.09 in. Bottom: 0.1 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max10 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,350 lbs
Maximum capacity1,175 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people900 lbs