Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009 boat specs
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Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009
2009
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Fish-Rite Rivermaster 19 ft. (95.5 in. beam) 2007 boat specs
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Fish-Rite Rivermaster 19 ft. (95.5 in. beam) 2007
2007
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Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009 vs Fish-Rite Rivermaster 19 ft. (95.5 in. beam) 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a other Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009 against a modified vee Fish-Rite Rivermaster 19 ft. (95.5 in. beam) 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Fish-Rite Rivermaster 19 ft. (95.5 in. beam) 2007 has a 165-hp advantage over the Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009's 10-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 High Plains Drifter Series 2009 is rated for 900 passengers, while the Fish-Rite Rivermaster 19 ft. (95.5 in. beam) 2007 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 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 Rivermaster 19 ft. (95.5 in. beam) 2007 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
ModelHigh Plains Drifter Series
ModelRivermaster 19 ft. (95.5 in. beam)
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Width [transom] - Detail55 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches228
Beamnot available
Beam95.5 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches95.5
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.12
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSide: 0.09 in. Bottom: 0.1 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeOther
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max10 hp
Engine max175 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,175 lbs
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum people900 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available

Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009 vs Fish-Rite Rivermaster 19 ft. (95.5 in. beam) 2007 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009 or the Fish-Rite Rivermaster 19 ft. (95.5 in. beam) 2007?
The Fish-Rite Rivermaster 19 ft. (95.5 in. beam) 2007 is the longer of the two at 19,0 feet overall. The Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009 comes in at 15,0 feet, making it roughly 4,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Fish-Rite Rivermaster 19 ft. (95.5 in. beam) 2007 is rated to a maximum of 175 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009 tops out at 10 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 900 passengers, while the Fish-Rite Rivermaster 19 ft. (95.5 in. beam) 2007 is certified for 5. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Are the Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009 and Fish-Rite Rivermaster 19 ft. (95.5 in. beam) 2007 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009 and the Fish-Rite Rivermaster 19 ft. (95.5 in. beam) 2007 are built by Fish-Rite. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.