Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fish-Rite Baja XL Series 2009 vs Fish-Rite Rivermaster 22 ft. 2008 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Fish-Rite Baja XL Series 2009 and the Fish-Rite Rivermaster 22 ft. 2008 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Fish-Rite Rivermaster 22 ft. 2008 tops out at 225 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 Rivermaster 22 ft. 2008 is rated for 6 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 Rivermaster 22 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fish-Rite Rivermaster 22 ft. 2008 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 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
ModelRivermaster 22 ft
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches95.5
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inches3
Height - Inches3
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches267
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,300 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.13
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.16 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs