Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Elite 324SS 2013 vs G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756WOF 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats Elite 324SS 2013 vs G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756WOF 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 Elite 324SS 2013 measures 23,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 7,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756WOF 2006 at 16,0 feet (2006). At 32 lbs and 61 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 235 hp, the G3 Boats Elite 324SS 2013 has a 185-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756WOF 2006's 50-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 Elite 324SS 2013 carries 38 gallons versus 6 gallons in the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756WOF 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 Elite 324SS 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756WOF 2006 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 Elite 324SS 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats Elite 324SS 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 23,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756WOF 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelElite 324SS
ModelOutfitter Jon - 1756WOF
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches77
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs
Weight - Detail610 lbs
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - kg276.69
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.61
Length - Feet23.83
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters7.26
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Inches286
Length overall - Inches202
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise3.5℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.100 gauge
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gauge0.1
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6 gal. portable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Engine max235 hp
Engine max50T / 60C
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs
Maximum capacity1,170 lbs
Maximum people13
Maximum people5
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all31 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 9 in
Trailer - WeightTotal Package: 4,825 lbs
Trailer - Weight1,330 lbs
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width79 in
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard?