Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats 1756 SC Camo 2008 vs G3 Boats Jet Tunnel 1860 CCJ DLX 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee G3 Boats 1756 SC Camo 2008 against a tunnel G3 Boats Jet Tunnel 1860 CCJ DLX 2011 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 1756 SC Camo 2008 at 16,0 ft versus G3 Boats Jet Tunnel 1860 CCJ DLX 2011 at 18,1 ft. At 7 lbs and 85 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 70 hp for the G3 Boats 1756 SC Camo 2008 and 90 hp for the G3 Boats Jet Tunnel 1860 CCJ DLX 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 SC Camo 2008 carries 21 gallons versus 12 gallons in the G3 Boats Jet Tunnel 1860 CCJ DLX 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 Jet Tunnel 1860 CCJ DLX 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the G3 Boats 1756 SC Camo 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats Jet Tunnel 1860 CCJ DLX 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats Jet Tunnel 1860 CCJ DLX 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats 1756 SC Camo 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1756 SC Camo
ModelJet Tunnel 1860 CCJ DLX
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Inches77
Beam - Inches8
Deadrise3.5℃
Deadrise0℃
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inches24
Weight - Detail700 lbs
Weight - Detail850 lbs
Weight - kg317.51
Weight - kg385.55
Weight - lbs.7
Weight - lbs.85
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]29 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18.08
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inches217
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeTunnel
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max70 hp
Engine max90 / 65J
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,170 lbs
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum people5 / 610 lbs
Maximum people6
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 15 x 25 in., 19 gal
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard®
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 9 in. Deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. (deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed)
Trailer - Weight1,550 lbs
Trailer - Weight1,710 lbs
Trailer - Width79 in
Trailer - Width85 in