Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1652CC DLX 2007 vs G3 Boats Gatour Tough 16 FL 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1652CC DLX 2007 vs G3 Boats Gatour Tough 16 FL 2022 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 — 60 hp for the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1652CC DLX 2007 and 50 hp for the G3 Boats Gatour Tough 16 FL 2022. 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 - 1652CC DLX 2007 carries 12 gallons versus 7 gallons in the G3 Boats Gatour Tough 16 FL 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 Gatour Tough 16 FL 2022 is rated for 5 passengers, while the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1652CC DLX 2007 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 Gatour Tough 16 FL 2022 could be the deciding factor.
The G3 Boats Gatour Tough 16 FL 2022 is trailerable — a genuine lifestyle advantage at this size. The G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1652CC DLX 2007 isn't listed as trailerable, which may mean a permanent berth or mooring is required. The G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1652CC DLX 2007 trailer is listed at 1,425 lbs.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats Gatour Tough 16 FL 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1652CC DLX 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeG3 Boats
Makenot available
ModelDeluxe Jon - 1652CC DLX
Modelnot available
Model Year2007
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.8
Beam - Meters2.1
Beam - Inches71
Beam - Inches83
Deadrise3℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail685 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg310.71
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.685
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail52 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet16.5
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail16.50 ft
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches198
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters24.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6.6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max60 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower50 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard?
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 10 in. Deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight1,425 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width76 in
Trailer - Widthnot available