When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the G3 Boats Eagle Talon 19 DLX 2013 and the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1860 WOF 2008 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — G3 Boats Eagle Talon 19 DLX 2013 at 19,8 ft versus G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1860 WOF 2008 at 17,0 ft. At 121 lbs and 68 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 150 hp, the G3 Boats Eagle Talon 19 DLX 2013 has a 90-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1860 WOF 2008's 60-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 Eagle Talon 19 DLX 2013 carries 21 gallons versus 6 gallons in the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1860 WOF 2008. 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 Outfitter Jon - 1860 WOF 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the G3 Boats Eagle Talon 19 DLX 2013 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 Outfitter Jon - 1860 WOF 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1860 WOF 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Eagle Talon 19 DLX 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.