When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the G3 Boats 1860 CC 2013 and the G3 Boats 1860 VBW Jon 2012 are flat designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — G3 Boats 1860 CC 2013 at 18,1 ft versus G3 Boats 1860 VBW Jon 2012 at 17,9 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats 1860 CC 2013 tips the scales at 885 lbs — 880 lbs more than the G3 Boats 1860 VBW Jon 2012 at 5 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 2013 has a 30-hp advantage over the G3 Boats 1860 VBW Jon 2012's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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: Performance buyers should lean toward the G3 Boats 1860 CC 2013 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the G3 Boats 1860 VBW Jon 2012 with its 60-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.