When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Gambler Intimidator 2000 2009 and the Gambler Outlaw 1900 2008 are modified vee designs with composite 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 — Gambler Intimidator 2000 2009 at 20,1 ft versus Gambler Outlaw 1900 2008 at 19,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Gambler Intimidator 2000 2009 tips the scales at 155 lbs — 140 lbs more than the Gambler Outlaw 1900 2008 at 15 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 235 hp, the Gambler Intimidator 2000 2009 has a 35-hp advantage over the Gambler Outlaw 1900 2008's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Gambler Intimidator 2000 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Gambler Outlaw 1900 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Gambler Intimidator 2000 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Gambler Intimidator 2000 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Gambler Outlaw 1900 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.