When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Fish-Rite Law Enforcement Boat Series 2009 and the Fish-Rite Rivermaster 20 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 Rivermaster 20 ft. 2007 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Fish-Rite Law Enforcement Boat Series 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Fish-Rite Law Enforcement Boat Series 2009 carries 57 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Fish-Rite Rivermaster 20 ft. 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fish-Rite Rivermaster 20 ft. 2007 is rated for 6 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 Rivermaster 20 ft. 2007 could be the deciding factor.