The Gillgetter 713 4 PT Fish 2007 vs Gillgetter 717 Cruise Deluxe 2007 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 Gillgetter 717 Cruise Deluxe 2007 measures 17,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Gillgetter 713 4 PT Fish 2007 at 13,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Gillgetter 717 Cruise Deluxe 2007 tips the scales at 1 125 lbs — 300 lbs less than the Gillgetter 713 4 PT Fish 2007 at 825 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 50 hp, the Gillgetter 717 Cruise Deluxe 2007 has a 35-hp advantage over the Gillgetter 713 4 PT Fish 2007's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Gillgetter 717 Cruise Deluxe 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Gillgetter 713 4 PT Fish 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Gillgetter 717 Cruise Deluxe 2007 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Gillgetter 717 Cruise Deluxe 2007 comes in at 23 lbs per hp versus 55 lbs per hp for the Gillgetter 713 4 PT Fish 2007. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.