Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fish-Rite Explorer 20 ft. 2008 vs Fish-Rite The Wrangler Series 2009: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the Fish-Rite Explorer 20 ft. 2008 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 20 ft. 2008 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. 2008 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. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fish-Rite Explorer 20 ft. 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 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 Year2008
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.1200
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail30 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches30
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet20
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