Matching a modified vee G3 Boats 1860 CC DLX 2010 against a flat G3 Boats 1966 CC 2012 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 1860 CC DLX 2010 at 18,1 ft versus G3 Boats 1966 CC 2012 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats 1966 CC 2012 tips the scales at 1 085 lbs — 180 lbs less than the G3 Boats 1860 CC DLX 2010 at 905 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the G3 Boats 1966 CC 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the G3 Boats 1860 CC DLX 2010's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 2 gal and 2 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats 1966 CC 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the G3 Boats 1860 CC DLX 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats 1966 CC 2012 could be the deciding factor.