The Qwest 719 RE Fish 2007 vs Qwest 7518 Sport Cruise 2012 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 719 RE Fish 2007 at 19,0 ft versus Qwest 7518 Sport Cruise 2012 at 19,3 ft. At 1 425 lbs and 1 325 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 Qwest 719 RE Fish 2007 and 60 hp for the Qwest 7518 Sport Cruise 2012. 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 RE Fish 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Qwest 7518 Sport Cruise 2012 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 RE Fish 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Qwest 719 RE 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 7518 Sport Cruise 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.