Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fish-Rite Power Drifter Series 2009 vs Fish-Rite River Barge 19 ft. 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fish-Rite Power Drifter Series 2009 is a planing design and the Fish-Rite River Barge 19 ft. 2007 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Fish-Rite River Barge 19 ft. 2007 has a 105-hp advantage over the Fish-Rite Power Drifter Series 2009's 70-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fish-Rite River Barge 19 ft. 2007 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Fish-Rite Power Drifter Series 2009 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 River Barge 19 ft. 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fish-Rite River Barge 19 ft. 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fish-Rite Power Drifter Series 2009 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
ModelPower Drifter Series
ModelRiver Barge 19 ft.
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Width [transom] - Detail55 in.
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 8 in.
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Meters4.78
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches188
Length overall - Inches228
Beamnot available
Beam94 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches94
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,050 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1050
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSide: 0.1 in. Bottom: 0.125 in.
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typePlaning Hull
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max70 hp
Engine max175 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs.