The Gekko GTS 20 2006 vs Gekko Revo 7.1 2008 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Gekko Revo 7.1 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Gekko GTS 20 2006 at 18,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Gekko GTS 20 2006 tips the scales at 195 lbs — 162 lbs more than the Gekko Revo 7.1 2008 at 33 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 375 hp, the Gekko Revo 7.1 2008 has a 369-hp advantage over the Gekko GTS 20 2006's 6-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Gekko Revo 7.1 2008 carries 41 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Gekko GTS 20 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Gekko GTS 20 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Gekko Revo 7.1 2008 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Gekko GTS 20 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Gekko GTS 20 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Gekko Revo 7.1 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.