Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats 168 FC Electric 2010 vs G3 Boats Angler V175 FS 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon G3 Boats 168 FC Electric 2010 against a deep vee G3 Boats Angler V175 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 168 FC Electric 2010 at 16,0 ft versus G3 Boats Angler V175 FS 2012 at 17,4 ft. At 116 lbs and 168 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 150 hp, the G3 Boats Angler V175 FS 2012 has a 140-hp advantage over the G3 Boats 168 FC Electric 2010's 10-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 V175 FS 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the G3 Boats 168 FC Electric 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats Angler V175 FS 2012 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The G3 Boats Angler V175 FS 2012 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 12 lbs per hp for the G3 Boats 168 FC Electric 2010. 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.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats Angler V175 FS 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats 168 FC Electric 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model168 FC Electric
ModelAngler V175 FS
Model Year201
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail1,160 lbs
Weight - Detail1,680 lbs
Weight - kg526.17
Weight - kg762.03
Weight - lbs.116
Weight - lbs.168
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet17.42
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches209
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise13℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail42 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters106.68
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches42
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 + 0.100 ga. (double plated bow)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 x 25 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 Nosecone Gauge: 0.1
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max10 hp
Engine max150 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 12 x 20 in., 11 gal
StorageLivewells: 10 x 32 in., 19 gal.; 9 x 29 in., 15 gal
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 5 in
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed)
Trailer - Weight1,730 lbs
Trailer - Weight2,490 lbs
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width102 in