Both the Fish-Rite Explorer 16 ft. 2007 and the Fish-Rite The Wrangler Series 2009 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so 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 Explorer 16 ft. 2007 carries a rated maximum of 125 hp. Engine data for the Fish-Rite The Wrangler Series 2009 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fish-Rite The Wrangler Series 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Fish-Rite Explorer 16 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 The Wrangler Series 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fish-Rite The Wrangler Series 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fish-Rite Explorer 16 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.