Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fish-Rite Baja XL Series 2009 vs Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Fish-Rite Baja XL Series 2009 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 Series 2009 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 Series 2009 caps at 5. 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 Series 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFish-Rite
MakeFish-Rite
ModelBaja XL Series
ModelHigh Plains Drifter Series
Model Year2009
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inchesnot available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - Detail55 in
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches3
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet15
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches19
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.16 in
Hull thicknessSide: 0.09 in. Bottom: 0.1 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeOther
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max10 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,175 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people900 lbs