Matching a flat Fish-Rite Fishmaster 16 ft. Guide (78 in. beam) 2008 against a modified vee Fish-Rite River Barge 19 ft. 2007 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Fish-Rite River Barge 19 ft. 2007 measures 19,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Fish-Rite Fishmaster 16 ft. Guide (78 in. beam) 2008 at 15,0 feet (2008). At 55 lbs and 105 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Fish-Rite River Barge 19 ft. 2007 has a 65-hp advantage over the Fish-Rite Fishmaster 16 ft. Guide (78 in. beam) 2008's 110-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fish-Rite River Barge 19 ft. 2007 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Fish-Rite Fishmaster 16 ft. Guide (78 in. beam) 2008 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 River Barge 19 ft. 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fish-Rite River Barge 19 ft. 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fish-Rite Fishmaster 16 ft. Guide (78 in. beam) 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.