Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats 1860 CC 2011 vs G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860 CCT 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat G3 Boats 1860 CC 2011 against a tunnel G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860 CCT 2008 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 Tunnel Jon - 1860 CCT 2008 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats 1860 CC 2011 tips the scales at 885 lbs — 802 lbs more than the G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860 CCT 2008 at 83 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the G3 Boats 1860 CC 2011 and 90 hp for the G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860 CCT 2008. 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 Tunnel Jon - 1860 CCT 2008 carries 12 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.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The G3 Boats 1860 CC 2011 and G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860 CCT 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model1860 CC
ModelTunnel Jon - 1860 CCT
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches8
Deadrise6℃
Deadrise0℃
Depth - Detail26 in
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inches26
Depth - Inches24
Weight - Detail885 lbs
Weight - Detail830 lbs
Weight - kg401.43
Weight - kg376.48
Weight - lbs.885
Weight - lbs.83
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]27 in
Length - Feet18.08
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches217
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeTunnel
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine max90 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha
Operational Info
StorageLivewells: 1 @ 11 x 21 in., 16 gal.; 1 @ 14 x 34 in., 31 gal
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people6 / 898 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. (deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed)
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. Deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Weight1,755 lbs
Trailer - Weight1,700 lbs
Trailer - Width86 in
Trailer - Width85 in
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard?