Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats 2072-WOF 2005 vs G3 Boats PB 20 Cruise 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats 2072-WOF 2005 vs G3 Boats PB 20 Cruise 2006 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-WOF 2005 measures 19,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats PB 20 Cruise 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). At 86 lbs and 168 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 100 hp, the G3 Boats PB 20 Cruise 2006 has a 30-hp advantage over the G3 Boats 2072-WOF 2005's 70-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the G3 Boats PB 20 Cruise 2006 carries 23 gallons versus 6 gallons in the G3 Boats 2072-WOF 2005. 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 PB 20 Cruise 2006 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 PB 20 Cruise 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats PB 20 Cruise 2006 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-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
ModelPB 20 Cruise
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail860 lbs
Weight - Detail1,680 lbs
Weight - kg390.09
Weight - kg762.03
Weight - lbs.86
Weight - lbs.168
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
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 thickness.100 gauge
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailTwo 6 gal. portable tanks
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max70T / 115C
Engine max100 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacity2,050 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard? trailer w/ locking detachable tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 8 in
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Weight1,950 lbs
Trailer - Weight2,630 lbs
Trailer - Width98 in
Trailer - Width103 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. x 25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge.080 Nosecone Gauge: .1