When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Gillgetter 713 Outfitter 2009 and the Gillgetter 715 Sport Deluxe 2012 are pontoon 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Gillgetter 713 Outfitter 2009 at 13,0 ft versus Gillgetter 715 Sport Deluxe 2012 at 15,3 ft. At 95 lbs and 115 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 30 hp for the Gillgetter 713 Outfitter 2009 and 40 hp for the Gillgetter 715 Sport Deluxe 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Gillgetter 715 Sport Deluxe 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Gillgetter 713 Outfitter 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Gillgetter 715 Sport Deluxe 2012 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Gillgetter 715 Sport Deluxe 2012 comes in at 3 lbs per hp versus 3 lbs per hp for the Gillgetter 713 Outfitter 2009. 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.
One place where both boats are genuinely identical is tube construction: both run 2 aluminum tubes at 23" diameter. That shared spec means stability and buoyancy characteristics are closely matched — the ride difference you'll feel between them comes primarily from deck length, weight distribution, and motor choice.
Bottom line: Choose the Gillgetter 715 Sport Deluxe 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 15,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Gillgetter 713 Outfitter 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.