Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats 2072 CC 2013 vs G3 Boats PB 20F 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats 2072 CC 2013 vs G3 Boats PB 20F 2005 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 2072 CC 2013 measures 19,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 17,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats PB 20F 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). At 14 lbs and 15 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 — 115 hp for the G3 Boats 2072 CC 2013 and 100 hp for the G3 Boats PB 20F 2005. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 23 gal and 23 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats PB 20F 2005 is rated for 11 passengers, while the G3 Boats 2072 CC 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats PB 20F 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats PB 20F 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats 2072 CC 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise6℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.15
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19.83
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.05
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches238
Length overall - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thickness.080 + .100 gauge
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine max100 hp
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 11 x 21 in., 16 gal
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacity2,050 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 8 in. (deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed)
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Weight2,510 lbs
Trailer - Weight2,450 lbs
Trailer - Width98 in
Trailer - Width104 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. x 25 in. U-shaped pontoon logs w/ Maxi-Float foam