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The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860CCT 2007 has a 65-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Riveted Jon - 1442 2010's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

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At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The G3 Boats Riveted Jon - 1442 2010 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860CCT 2007. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.