The Qwest 719 XRE Cruise 2007 vs Qwest 7516 Sport Deluxe 2011 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 XRE Cruise 2007 at 19,0 ft versus Qwest 7516 Sport Deluxe 2011 at 16,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Qwest 719 XRE Cruise 2007 tips the scales at 1 425 lbs — 250 lbs more than the Qwest 7516 Sport Deluxe 2011 at 1 175 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 Qwest 719 XRE Cruise 2007 has a 56-hp advantage over the Qwest 7516 Sport Deluxe 2011's 4-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 719 XRE Cruise 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Qwest 7516 Sport Deluxe 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Qwest 719 XRE Cruise 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Qwest 719 XRE Cruise 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 7516 Sport Deluxe 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.