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For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats Elite 322 SS 2012 is rated for 14 passengers, while the G3 Boats Riveted Jon - 1442 2008 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats Elite 322 SS 2012 could be the deciding factor.