The Whittley Cruiser 550 2007 vs Whittley Sea Legend 730 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Whittley Sea Legend 730 2007 measures 25,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Whittley Cruiser 550 2007 at 19,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Whittley Sea Legend 730 2007 tips the scales at 595 lbs — 309 lbs less than the Whittley Cruiser 550 2007 at 286 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 225 hp, the Whittley Sea Legend 730 2007 has a 85-hp advantage over the Whittley Cruiser 550 2007's 140-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Whittley Sea Legend 730 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Whittley Cruiser 550 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Whittley Sea Legend 730 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Whittley Sea Legend 730 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Whittley Cruiser 550 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.