The Gillgetter 713 Tiller 2007 vs Gillgetter 720 RF Cruise 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 Gillgetter 720 RF Cruise 2008 measures 19,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Gillgetter 713 Tiller 2007 at 13,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Gillgetter 720 RF Cruise 2008 tips the scales at 1 425 lbs — 600 lbs less than the Gillgetter 713 Tiller 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 75 hp, the Gillgetter 720 RF Cruise 2008 has a 60-hp advantage over the Gillgetter 713 Tiller 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 720 RF Cruise 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Gillgetter 713 Tiller 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 720 RF Cruise 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Gillgetter 720 RF Cruise 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Gillgetter 713 Tiller 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.