Matching a flat G3 Boats 1860 CC 2011 against a modified vee G3 Boats Welded Jon - 1548 VBW 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The G3 Boats 1860 CC 2011 measures 18,1 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Welded Jon - 1548 VBW 2008 at 14,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats 1860 CC 2011 tips the scales at 885 lbs — 590 lbs more than the G3 Boats Welded Jon - 1548 VBW 2008 at 295 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 65-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Welded Jon - 1548 VBW 2008's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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 Welded Jon - 1548 VBW 2008 caps at 4. 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 Welded Jon - 1548 VBW 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.