The Qwest 715 RE Cruise 2007 vs Qwest 720 SE 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 Qwest 720 SE 2008 measures 19,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Qwest 715 RE Cruise 2007 at 15,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Qwest 720 SE 2008 tips the scales at 1 425 lbs — 300 lbs less than the Qwest 715 RE Cruise 2007 at 1 125 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 Qwest 720 SE 2008 has a 35-hp advantage over the Qwest 715 RE Cruise 2007's 40-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 Qwest 720 SE 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Qwest 715 RE Cruise 2007 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Qwest 720 SE 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Qwest 720 SE 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 Qwest 715 RE Cruise 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.