Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fish-Rite Fishmaster 16 ft. Guide (84 in. beam) 2008 vs Fish-Rite Power Drifter Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Fish-Rite Fishmaster 16 ft. Guide (84 in. beam) 2008 against a planing hull Fish-Rite Power Drifter Series 2009 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 110 hp, the Fish-Rite Fishmaster 16 ft. Guide (84 in. beam) 2008 has a 40-hp advantage over the Fish-Rite Power Drifter Series 2009's 70-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 4 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Fish-Rite Fishmaster 16 ft. Guide (84 in. beam) 2008 and its 110-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Fish-Rite Power Drifter Series 2009 with its 70-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeFish-Rite
MakeFish-Rite
ModelFishmaster 16 ft. Guide (84 in. beam)
ModelPower Drifter Series
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail575 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg260.82
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.575
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail28 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches28
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet15
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters4.78
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches188
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail55 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeFlat
Hull typePlaning Hull
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSide: 0.1 in. Bottom: 0.125 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max110 hp
Engine max70 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available