The Leisure Pontoons 1725 Island 2009 vs Leisure Pontoons 2123 RE Cruise 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 - Leisure Pontoons 1725 Island 2009 at 18,0 ft versus Leisure Pontoons 2123 RE Cruise 2005 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Leisure Pontoons 2123 RE Cruise 2005 tips the scales at 1 700 lbs - 800 lbs less than the Leisure Pontoons 1725 Island 2009 at 900 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 60 hp, the Leisure Pontoons 1725 Island 2009 has a 58-hp advantage over the Leisure Pontoons 2123 RE Cruise 2005's 2-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 Leisure Pontoons 2123 RE Cruise 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Leisure Pontoons 1725 Island 2009 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Leisure Pontoons 2123 RE Cruise 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Leisure Pontoons 2123 RE Cruise 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Leisure Pontoons 1725 Island 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.