Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fish-Rite McKenzie 16.8 ft. Guide 2007 vs Fish-Rite Performer Series 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fish-Rite McKenzie 16.8 ft. Guide 2007 vs Fish-Rite Performer 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 McKenzie 16.8 ft. Guide 2007 carries a rated maximum of 10 hp. Engine data for the Fish-Rite Performer 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 Performer Series 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Fish-Rite McKenzie 16.8 ft. Guide 2007 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fish-Rite Performer Series 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fish-Rite Performer Series 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fish-Rite McKenzie 16.8 ft. Guide 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFish-Rite
MakeFish-Rite
ModelMcKenzie 16.8 ft. Guide
ModelPerformer Series
Model Year2007
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 - Feet17
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Meters4.67
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches184
Length overall - Inches204
Beamnot available
Beam91 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches91
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in. Bottom: 0.16 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max10 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,050 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available