Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter 2008 vs Fish-Rite Law Enforcement Boat Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter 2008 vs Fish-Rite Law Enforcement Boat Series 2009 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter 2008 carries a rated maximum of 10 hp. Engine data for the Fish-Rite Law Enforcement Boat 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 2008 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Fish-Rite Law Enforcement Boat Series 2009 caps at 1. 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fish-Rite High Plains Drifter 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 15,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fish-Rite Law Enforcement Boat Series 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFish-Rite
MakeFish-Rite
ModelHigh Plains Drifter
ModelLaw Enforcement Boat Series
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail285 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg129.27
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.285
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches24
Beamnot available
Beam98 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches98
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail78 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches33
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSide: 0.19 in. Bottom: 0.19 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
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 peoplenot available
Maximum people1,150 lbs