Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1852 WSOF 2008 vs G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1860WOFJ Jet Tunnel 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1852 WSOF 2008 vs G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1860WOFJ Jet Tunnel 2007 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 40 hp for the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1852 WSOF 2008 and 60 hp for the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1860WOFJ Jet Tunnel 2007. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1860WOFJ Jet Tunnel 2007 and its 60-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1852 WSOF 2008 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
ModelOutfitter Jon - 1852 WSOF
ModelOutfitter Jon - 1860WOFJ Jet Tunnel
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.8
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Inches71
Beam - Inches8
Deadrise3℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inches24
Weight - Detail500 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg226.8
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.5
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail52 in
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]29 in
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Inches215
Length overall - Inches217
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max40T / 75C
Engine max60 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6 gal. portable
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5 / 640 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard?