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

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Fish-Rite Sportsman Cuddy 24 ft. 2007 and the Fish-Rite The Wrangler 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?

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 The Wrangler Series 2009 caps at 5. 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 The Wrangler Series 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFish-Rite
MakeFish-Rite
ModelSportsman Cuddy 24 ft
ModelThe Wrangler Series
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam98 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail33 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches33
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches204
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,350 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available

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

Which is the larger boat — the Fish-Rite Sportsman Cuddy 24 ft. 2007 or the Fish-Rite The Wrangler Series 2009?
The Fish-Rite Sportsman Cuddy 24 ft. 2007 is the longer of the two at 24,0 feet overall. The Fish-Rite The Wrangler Series 2009 comes in at 17,0 feet, making it roughly 7,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Fish-Rite Sportsman Cuddy 24 ft. 2007 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Fish-Rite The Wrangler Series 2009 is certified for 5. 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 has the larger fuel tank — the Fish-Rite Sportsman Cuddy 24 ft. 2007 or the Fish-Rite The Wrangler Series 2009?
The Fish-Rite The Wrangler Series 2009 has the bigger tank at 39 gallons, versus 7 gallons on the Fish-Rite Sportsman Cuddy 24 ft. 2007. That 32-gallon difference translates to roughly 96–160 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Fish-Rite Sportsman Cuddy 24 ft. 2007 and Fish-Rite The Wrangler Series 2009 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Fish-Rite Sportsman Cuddy 24 ft. 2007 and the Fish-Rite The Wrangler Series 2009 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.