The G3 Boats 1036 Riveted Loose Jon 2022 vs G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1652 SC DLX 2008 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 G3 Boats 1036 Riveted Loose Jon 2022 measures 18,1 feet overall (2022), giving it roughly 3,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1652 SC DLX 2008 at 15,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats 1036 Riveted Loose Jon 2022 tips the scales at 700 lbs — 634 lbs more than the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1652 SC DLX 2008 at 66 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 60 hp for the G3 Boats 1036 Riveted Loose Jon 2022 and 60 hp for the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1652 SC DLX 2008. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1652 SC DLX 2008 carries 12 gallons versus 7 gallons in the G3 Boats 1036 Riveted Loose Jon 2022. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats 1036 Riveted Loose Jon 2022 is rated for 5 passengers, while the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1652 SC DLX 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats 1036 Riveted Loose Jon 2022 could be the deciding factor.