Matching a flat G3 Boats 1860 CC 2012 against a deep vee G3 Boats Guide V18 2010 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 2012 at 18,1 ft versus G3 Boats Guide V18 2010 at 17,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats 1860 CC 2012 tips the scales at 885 lbs — 831 lbs more than the G3 Boats Guide V18 2010 at 54 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 2012 and 70 hp for the G3 Boats Guide V18 2010. 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats Guide V18 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the G3 Boats 1860 CC 2012 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 Guide V18 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats Guide V18 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 17,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats 1860 CC 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.