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The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the G3 Boats V172 C 2008 has a 90-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Riveted Jon - 1448 LW 2008's 25-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 V172 C 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the G3 Boats Riveted Jon - 1448 LW 2008 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 V172 C 2008 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The G3 Boats V172 C 2008 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 9 lbs per hp for the G3 Boats Riveted Jon - 1448 LW 2008. 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.