Fish-Rite Rivermaster Series 2009 boat specs
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Fish-Rite Rivermaster Series 2009
2009
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Fish-Rite Sportsman Cuddy 24 ft. 2007 boat specs
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Fish-Rite Sportsman Cuddy 24 ft. 2007
2007
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Fish-Rite Rivermaster Series 2009 vs Fish-Rite Sportsman Cuddy 24 ft. 2007 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Fish-Rite Rivermaster Series 2009 and the Fish-Rite Sportsman Cuddy 24 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?

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fish-Rite Sportsman Cuddy 24 ft. 2007 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 Sportsman Cuddy 24 ft. 2007 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Fish-Rite Sportsman Cuddy 24 ft. 2007 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 Series
ModelSportsman Cuddy 24 ft
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in
Beam98 in
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches98
Width [transom] - Detail65 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail28 in
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inches28
Height - Inches33
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches292
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.15
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessSide: 0.125 in Bottom: 0.16 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,350 lbs

Fish-Rite Rivermaster Series 2009 vs Fish-Rite Sportsman Cuddy 24 ft. 2007 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Fish-Rite Rivermaster Series 2009 or the Fish-Rite Sportsman Cuddy 24 ft. 2007?
The Fish-Rite Sportsman Cuddy 24 ft. 2007 is the longer of the two at 24,0 feet overall. The Fish-Rite Rivermaster Series 2009 comes in at 16,0 feet, making it roughly 8,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Fish-Rite Rivermaster Series 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 4 passengers, while the Fish-Rite Sportsman Cuddy 24 ft. 2007 is certified for 7. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Fish-Rite Sportsman Cuddy 24 ft. 2007 measures 98" wide, compared to 91" for the Fish-Rite Rivermaster Series 2009. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Are the Fish-Rite Rivermaster Series 2009 and Fish-Rite Sportsman Cuddy 24 ft. 2007 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Fish-Rite Rivermaster Series 2009 and the Fish-Rite Sportsman Cuddy 24 ft. 2007 are built by Fish-Rite. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.