Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats 2072-WOF 2005 vs G3 Boats LV 208 FC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats 2072-WOF 2005 vs G3 Boats LV 208 FC 2011 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — G3 Boats 2072-WOF 2005 at 19,0 ft versus G3 Boats LV 208 FC 2011 at 20,0 ft. At 86 lbs and 162 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 — 70 hp for the G3 Boats 2072-WOF 2005 and 90 hp for the G3 Boats LV 208 FC 2011. 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 — 6 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats LV 208 FC 2011 is rated for 11 passengers, while the G3 Boats 2072-WOF 2005 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 LV 208 FC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LV 208 FC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats 2072-WOF 2005 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
Model2072-WOF
ModelLV 208 FC
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam98 in
BeamDeck Width: 8 ft
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail860 lbs
Weight - Detail1,620 lbs
Weight - kg390.09
Weight - kg734.82
Weight - lbs.86
Weight - lbs.162
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet20
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.05
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches238
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.100 gauge
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailTwo 6 gal. portable tanks
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max70T / 115C
Engine max90 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people11
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 12 x 20 in., 11 gal
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard? trailer w/ locking detachable tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 8 in
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 4 in
Trailer - Weight1,950 lbs
Trailer - Weight2,770 lbs
Trailer - Width98 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 x 25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 Nosecone Gauge: 0.1
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2