The Gillgetter 718 Sport Deluxe 2008 vs Gillgetter 719 Fishmaster II 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Gillgetter 718 Sport Deluxe 2008 at 18,0 ft versus Gillgetter 719 Fishmaster II 2007 at 19,0 ft. At 1 275 lbs and 1 275 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 — 60 hp for the Gillgetter 718 Sport Deluxe 2008 and 60 hp for the Gillgetter 719 Fishmaster II 2007. 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 Fishmaster II 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Gillgetter 718 Sport Deluxe 2008 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Gillgetter 719 Fishmaster II 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Gillgetter 719 Fishmaster II 2007 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 718 Sport Deluxe 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.