I've used Redrum before they were expensive, not very personable and I didn't catch very many fish. Last time I used Gaviota's, they were less money, very friendly and I caught alot more fish, we actually had the most fish flags on our boat when we came into port at the end of the day. As far as the boats themselves they were pretty much identical. That's my experience. I know I read alot of good reviews about Redrum before my first trip and that's why I booked them, so apparently they do something right, maybe I just caught them on an off day.