The Gillgetter 719 Cruise Deluxe 2007 vs Gillgetter 721 Family Sport 2005 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 719 Cruise Deluxe 2007 at 19,0 ft versus Gillgetter 721 Family Sport 2005 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Gillgetter 719 Cruise Deluxe 2007 tips the scales at 1 275 lbs — 1 152 lbs more than the Gillgetter 721 Family Sport 2005 at 123 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 Gillgetter 719 Cruise Deluxe 2007 carries a rated maximum of 60 hp. Engine data for the Gillgetter 721 Family Sport 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Gillgetter 719 Cruise Deluxe 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Gillgetter 721 Family Sport 2005 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Gillgetter 719 Cruise Deluxe 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Gillgetter 719 Cruise Deluxe 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 721 Family Sport 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.