The Gillgetter 717 Sport Deluxe 2007 vs Gillgetter 719 Sport Deluxe 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Gillgetter 717 Sport Deluxe 2007 at 17,0 ft versus Gillgetter 719 Sport Deluxe 2006 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Gillgetter 717 Sport Deluxe 2007 tips the scales at 1 125 lbs — 1 112 lbs more than the Gillgetter 719 Sport Deluxe 2006 at 13 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 50 hp for the Gillgetter 717 Sport Deluxe 2007 and 60 hp for the Gillgetter 719 Sport Deluxe 2006. 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 719 Sport Deluxe 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Gillgetter 717 Sport Deluxe 2007 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Gillgetter 719 Sport Deluxe 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Gillgetter 719 Sport Deluxe 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Gillgetter 717 Sport Deluxe 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.