Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fish-Rite Explorer 20 ft. 2007 vs Fish-Rite The Wrangler Series 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Fish-Rite Explorer 20 ft. 2007 and the Fish-Rite The Wrangler 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 20 ft. 2007 carries a rated maximum of 225 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 Explorer 20 ft. 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Fish-Rite The Wrangler 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 Explorer 20 ft. 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fish-Rite Explorer 20 ft. 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fish-Rite The Wrangler 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
ModelExplorer 20 ft
ModelThe Wrangler Series
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95.5 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches95.5
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches3
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches204
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available