Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats 1860 CCJ DLX 2010 vs G3 Boats Angler V185 SF™ 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a tunnel G3 Boats 1860 CCJ DLX 2010 against a deep vee G3 Boats Angler V185 SF™ 2013 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 CCJ DLX 2010 at 18,1 ft versus G3 Boats Angler V185 SF™ 2013 at 18,4 ft. At 85 lbs and 182 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the G3 Boats Angler V185 SF™ 2013 has a 110-hp advantage over the G3 Boats 1860 CCJ DLX 2010's 90-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 Angler V185 SF™ 2013 carries 33 gallons versus 12 gallons in the G3 Boats 1860 CCJ DLX 2010. 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 Angler V185 SF™ 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the G3 Boats 1860 CCJ DLX 2010 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 Angler V185 SF™ 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats Angler V185 SF™ 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats 1860 CCJ DLX 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1860 CCJ DLX
ModelAngler V185 SF™
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches8
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise0℃
Deadrise13℃
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Detail42 in
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimeters106.68
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inches42
Weight - Detail850 lbs
Weight - Detail1,820 lbs
Weight - kg385.55
Weight - kg825.54
Weight - lbs.85
Weight - lbs.182
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 82 in
Height [transom]29 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet18.08
Length - Feet18.42
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches221
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thickness0.100 + 0.100 ga. (double plated bow)
Hull typeTunnel
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 / 65J
Engine max200 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 15 x 25 in., 19 gal
StorageLivewells: (2) 9 x 29 in., 15 gal
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard?
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. Deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. (deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed)
Trailer - Weight1,710 lbs
Trailer - Weight3,240 lbs
Trailer - Width85 in
Trailer - Width102 in