Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats 1756 SC Camo 2008 vs G3 Boats LX 20 F/C 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee G3 Boats 1756 SC Camo 2008 against a pontoon G3 Boats LX 20 F/C 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The G3 Boats 1756 SC Camo 2008 measures 16,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats LX 20 F/C 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). At 7 lbs and 2 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 100 hp, the G3 Boats LX 20 F/C 2009 has a 30-hp advantage over the G3 Boats 1756 SC Camo 2008's 70-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the G3 Boats 1756 SC Camo 2008 carries 21 gallons versus 3 gallons in the G3 Boats LX 20 F/C 2009. 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 LX 20 F/C 2009 is rated for 11 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 LX 20 F/C 2009 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The G3 Boats LX 20 F/C 2009 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 0 lbs per hp for the G3 Boats 1756 SC Camo 2008. 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 LX 20 F/C 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 2,0 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
ModelLX 20 F/C
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Inches77
Beam - Inches104
Deadrise3.5℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail700 lbs
Weight - Detail2.060 lbs
Weight - kg317.51
Weight - kg0.91
Weight - lbs.7
Weight - lbs.2.06
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max70 hp
Engine max100 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,170 lbs
Maximum capacity2,050 lbs
Maximum people5 / 610 lbs
Maximum people11
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 all27 ft. 4 in
Trailer - Weight1,550 lbs
Trailer - Weight3,090 lbs
Trailer - Width79 in
Trailer - Width104 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. x 25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 Nosecone Gauge: 0.1
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2