Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756WOF 2007 vs G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756WOF 2007 vs G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 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 Outfitter Jon - 1756WOF 2007 at 16,0 ft versus G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 2009 at 14,0 ft. At 61 lbs and 51 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 G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756WOF 2007 carries a rated maximum of 50 hp. Engine data for the G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756WOF 2007 is rated for 5 passengers, while the G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 2009 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 - 1756WOF 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756WOF 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelOutfitter Jon - 1756WOF
ModelOutfitter V143 T
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches77
Beam - Inches7
Deadrise3.5℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail610 lbs
Weight - Detail510 lbs
Weight - kg276.69
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.61
Weight - lbs.51
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inches171
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thickness0.064 ga
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6 gal. portable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6 gal. port
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max50T / 60C
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,170 lbs
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard®
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 9 in. Deduct 20 in. from length when Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Length over all17 ft. 3 in. Deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Weight1,330 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width79 in
Trailer - Widthnot available