Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fish-Rite Law Enforcement Boat Series 2009 vs Fish-Rite River Barge 18 ft. 2007 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Fish-Rite Law Enforcement Boat Series 2009 and the Fish-Rite River Barge 18 ft. 2007 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Fish-Rite River Barge 18 ft. 2007 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Fish-Rite Law Enforcement Boat Series 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fish-Rite River Barge 18 ft. 2007 is rated for 5 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 River Barge 18 ft. 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fish-Rite River Barge 18 ft. 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 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
ModelLaw Enforcement Boat Series
ModelRiver Barge 18 ft
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches94
Width [transom] - Detail78 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inches33
Height - Inches27
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches216
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail850 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg385.55
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.85
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSide: 0.19 in. Bottom: 0.19 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum people1,150 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available