Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fish-Rite Baja XL Series 2009 vs Fish-Rite Kenai Special 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fish-Rite Baja XL Series 2009 vs Fish-Rite Kenai Special 2008 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 Fish-Rite Kenai Special 2008 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 Baja XL Series 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Fish-Rite Kenai Special 2008 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 Series 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fish-Rite Baja XL Series 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fish-Rite Kenai Special 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFish-Rite
MakeFish-Rite
ModelBaja XL Series
ModelKenai Special
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inchesnot available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
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. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.67
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches184
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail300 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg136.08
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.16 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max10 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs