Matching a flat G3 Boats 1652 WSOF 2011 against a deep vee G3 Boats Angler V185 FS 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — G3 Boats 1652 WSOF 2011 at 15,8 ft versus G3 Boats Angler V185 FS 2012 at 18,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats Angler V185 FS 2012 tips the scales at 172 lbs — 126 lbs less than the G3 Boats 1652 WSOF 2011 at 46 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the G3 Boats Angler V185 FS 2012 has a 150-hp advantage over the G3 Boats 1652 WSOF 2011's 50-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 Angler V185 FS 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the G3 Boats 1652 WSOF 2011 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 Angler V185 FS 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats Angler V185 FS 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats 1652 WSOF 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.