Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats 2072-WOF 2005 vs G3 Boats Guide V18 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats 2072-WOF 2005 vs G3 Boats Guide V18 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 70 hp for the G3 Boats 2072-WOF 2005 and 70 hp for the G3 Boats Guide V18 2007. 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 G3 Boats 2072-WOF 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the G3 Boats Guide V18 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats 2072-WOF 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats 2072-WOF 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Guide V18 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model2072-WOF
ModelGuide V18
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches84
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail860 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg390.09
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.86
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - Detail62 in
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters6.05
Length overall - Meters5.44
Length overall - Inches238
Length overall - Inches214
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.100 gauge
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailTwo 6 gal. portable tanks
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max70T / 115C
Engine max70 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard? trailer w/ locking detachable tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 8 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight1,950 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width98 in
Trailer - Widthnot available