When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the G3 Boats 1756 CC DLX 2009 and the G3 Boats Eagle 165 2011 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — G3 Boats 1756 CC DLX 2009 at 16,0 ft versus G3 Boats Eagle 165 2011 at 16,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats 1756 CC DLX 2009 tips the scales at 745 lbs — 659 lbs more than the G3 Boats Eagle 165 2011 at 86 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 70 hp for the G3 Boats 1756 CC DLX 2009 and 60 hp for the G3 Boats Eagle 165 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the G3 Boats 1756 CC DLX 2009 carries 21 gallons versus 13 gallons in the G3 Boats Eagle 165 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats 1756 CC DLX 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the G3 Boats Eagle 165 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 1756 CC DLX 2009 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The G3 Boats Eagle 165 2011 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 11 lbs per hp for the G3 Boats 1756 CC DLX 2009. 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 1756 CC DLX 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Eagle 165 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.