The Qwest 717 RE Cruise 2007 vs Qwest 719 XRE Fish 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 — Qwest 717 RE Cruise 2007 at 17,0 ft versus Qwest 719 XRE Fish 2007 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Qwest 719 XRE Fish 2007 tips the scales at 1 425 lbs — 150 lbs less than the Qwest 717 RE Cruise 2007 at 1 275 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 Qwest 717 RE Cruise 2007 and 60 hp for the Qwest 719 XRE Fish 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 Qwest 719 XRE Fish 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Qwest 717 RE Cruise 2007 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Qwest 719 XRE Fish 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Qwest 719 XRE Fish 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 Qwest 717 RE Cruise 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.