Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fish-Rite Explorer 16 ft. 2008 vs Fish-Rite Law Enforcement Boat Series 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Fish-Rite Explorer 16 ft. 2008 and the Fish-Rite Law Enforcement Boat Series 2009 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 Explorer 16 ft. 2008 carries a rated maximum of 125 hp. Engine data for the Fish-Rite Law Enforcement Boat 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 Explorer 16 ft. 2008 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Fish-Rite Law Enforcement Boat Series 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fish-Rite Explorer 16 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fish-Rite Explorer 16 ft. 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fish-Rite Law Enforcement Boat Series 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFish-Rite
MakeFish-Rite
ModelExplorer 16 ft
ModelLaw Enforcement Boat Series
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches98
Weight - Detail700 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg317.51
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.7
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail28 in
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inches28
Height - Inches33
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail78 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSide: 0.19 in. Bottom: 0.19 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max125 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1,150 lbs