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Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 2072WOF 2006 measures 19,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 7,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Riveted Jon - 1232 2010 at 11,9 feet (2010). At 9 lbs and 86 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 90 hp, the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 2072WOF 2006 has a 85-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Riveted Jon - 1232 2010's 5-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 Outfitter Jon - 2072WOF 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the G3 Boats Riveted Jon - 1232 2010 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 2072WOF 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 2072WOF 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Riveted Jon - 1232 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.