Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats 168 FC Electric 2010 vs G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon G3 Boats 168 FC Electric 2010 against a deep vee G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 2009 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 Outfitter V143 T 2009 at 14,0 ft. At 116 lbs and 51 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 G3 Boats 168 FC Electric 2010 carries a rated maximum of 10 hp. Engine data for the G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats 168 FC Electric 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 2009 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 168 FC Electric 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats 168 FC Electric 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model168 FC Electric
ModelOutfitter V143 T
Model Year201
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail1,160 lbs
Weight - Detail510 lbs
Weight - kg526.17
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.116
Weight - lbs.51
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet14
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches171
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.064 ga
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 maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6 gal. port
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 12 x 20 in., 11 gal
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 5 in
Trailer - Length over all17 ft. 3 in. Deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Weight1,730 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Widthnot available