Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009 vs Fish-Rite River Jet Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a other Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009 against a modified vee Fish-Rite River Jet 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 Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009 carries a rated maximum of 10 hp. Engine data for the Fish-Rite River Jet 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 High Plains Drifter Series 2009 is rated for 900 passengers, while the Fish-Rite River Jet Series 2009 caps at 875. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 900 passengers and at 15,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fish-Rite River Jet Series 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 875 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFish-Rite
MakeFish-Rite
ModelHigh Plains Drifter Series
ModelRiver Jet Series
Model Year2009
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Width [transom] - Detail55 in
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches216
Beamnot available
Beam94 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches94
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail850 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg385.55
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.85
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSide: 0.09 in. Bottom: 0.1 in
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.16 in
Hull typeOther
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max10 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,175 lbs
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum people900 lbs
Maximum people875 lbs