Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009 vs Fish-Rite Sportsman Cuddy 20 ft. 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a other Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter Series 2009 against a modified vee Fish-Rite Sportsman Cuddy 20 ft. 2008 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 Sportsman Cuddy 20 ft. 2008 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 Sportsman Cuddy 20 ft. 2008 caps at 6. 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 Sportsman Cuddy 20 ft. 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFish-Rite
MakeFish-Rite
ModelHigh Plains Drifter Series
ModelSportsman Cuddy 20 ft
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Width [transom] - Detail55 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches243
Beamnot available
Beam91 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches91
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,195 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg542.04
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1195
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max10 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,175 lbs
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum people900 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available