Matching a flat G3 Boats 1860 CC 2011 against a modified vee G3 Boats Eagle 160 PF 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 2011 at 18,1 ft versus G3 Boats Eagle 160 PF 2012 at 15,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats 1860 CC 2011 tips the scales at 885 lbs — 878 lbs more than the G3 Boats Eagle 160 PF 2012 at 7 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 90 hp, the G3 Boats 1860 CC 2011 has a 40-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Eagle 160 PF 2012's 50-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 Eagle 160 PF 2012 carries 7 gallons versus 2 gallons in the G3 Boats 1860 CC 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 1860 CC 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the G3 Boats Eagle 160 PF 2012 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats 1860 CC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats 1860 CC 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 Eagle 160 PF 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.