Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fish-Rite Rivermaster 24 ft. 2008 vs Fish-Rite Rivermaster Series 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Fish-Rite Rivermaster 24 ft. 2008 and the Fish-Rite Rivermaster Series 2009 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 24 ft. 2008 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Fish-Rite Rivermaster 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 Rivermaster 24 ft. 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Fish-Rite Rivermaster 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 Rivermaster 24 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fish-Rite Rivermaster 24 ft. 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fish-Rite Rivermaster 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
ModelRivermaster 24 ft
ModelRivermaster Series
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches95.5
Beam - Inches91
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail30 in
Height - Detail28 in
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Inches3
Height - Inches28
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches192
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail65 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in Bottom: 0.16 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available