When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Qwest 720 RE Cruise 2008 and the Qwest 7518 VX Cruise 2013 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Qwest 720 RE Cruise 2008 at 19,0 ft versus Qwest 7518 VX Cruise 2013 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 — 75 hp for the Qwest 720 RE Cruise 2008 and 70 hp for the Qwest 7518 VX Cruise 2013. 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 720 RE Cruise 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Qwest 7518 VX Cruise 2013 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Qwest 720 RE Cruise 2008 could be the deciding factor.

One place where both boats are genuinely identical is tube construction: both run 2 aluminum tubes at 23" diameter. That shared spec means stability and buoyancy characteristics are closely matched — the ride difference you'll feel between them comes primarily from deck length, weight distribution, and motor choice.