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The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 50 hp, the G3 Boats Gatour Tough 16 FL 2022 has a 35-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Riveted Jon - 1436 2009's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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 Riveted Jon - 1436 2009 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 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 Riveted Jon - 1436 2009 isn't listed as trailerable, which may mean a permanent berth or mooring is required.
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 Riveted Jon - 1436 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.