The G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 2072CC DLX 2006 vs G3 Boats V162 C 2009 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 Deluxe Jon - 2072CC DLX 2006 at 19,0 ft versus G3 Boats V162 C 2009 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 2072CC DLX 2006 tips the scales at 218 lbs — 206 lbs more than the G3 Boats V162 C 2009 at 12 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 2072CC DLX 2006 has a 25-hp advantage over the G3 Boats V162 C 2009's 90-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 V162 C 2009 carries 33 gallons versus 26 gallons in the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 2072CC DLX 2006. 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 Deluxe Jon - 2072CC DLX 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the G3 Boats V162 C 2009 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 Deluxe Jon - 2072CC DLX 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 2072CC DLX 2006 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 V162 C 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.