When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Achilles RS-126 2008 and the Achilles SG-124 2013 are inflatable non rigid designs with inflatable 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 — Achilles RS-126 2008 at 12,0 ft versus Achilles SG-124 2013 at 12,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Achilles SG-124 2013 tips the scales at 175 lbs — 174 lbs less than the Achilles RS-126 2008 at 1 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Achilles SG-124 2013 tops out at 35 hp. Engine specs for the Achilles RS-126 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Achilles RS-126 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Achilles SG-124 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Achilles RS-126 2008 could be the deciding factor.
The Achilles SG-124 2013 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Achilles RS-126 2008 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Achilles RS-126 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 12,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Achilles SG-124 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.