When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Fish-Rite Rivermaster 16 ft. 2007 and the Fish-Rite Rivermaster 19 ft. (95.5 in. beam) 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Fish-Rite Rivermaster 16 ft. 2007 at 16,0 ft versus Fish-Rite Rivermaster 19 ft. (95.5 in. beam) 2007 at 19,0 ft. At 7 lbs and 12 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Fish-Rite Rivermaster 19 ft. (95.5 in. beam) 2007 has a 50-hp advantage over the Fish-Rite Rivermaster 16 ft. 2007's 125-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fish-Rite Rivermaster 19 ft. (95.5 in. beam) 2007 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Fish-Rite Rivermaster 16 ft. 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 Rivermaster 19 ft. (95.5 in. beam) 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fish-Rite Rivermaster 19 ft. (95.5 in. beam) 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 Rivermaster 16 ft. 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.