Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats 1756 SC Camo 2008 vs G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee G3 Boats 1756 SC Camo 2008 against a tunnel G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT 2013 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 Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT 2013 at 18,1 ft. At 7 lbs and 87 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 Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT 2013. 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 9 gallons in the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT 2013. 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 Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT 2013 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 Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT 2013 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
ModelProp Tunnel 1860 CCT
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
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 - Detail870 lbs
Weight - kg317.51
Weight - kg394.63
Weight - lbs.7
Weight - lbs.87
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 60 in
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]27 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 - Detail9 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters34.07
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max70 hp
Engine max90 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,170 lbs
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum people5 / 610 lbs
Maximum people6
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 11 x 21 in., 16 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 - Weight1,740 lbs
Trailer - Width79 in
Trailer - Width85 in