Matching a flat G3 Boats 1860 SC DLX 2011 against a deep vee G3 Boats Advantage V210 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 SC DLX 2011 at 18,1 ft versus G3 Boats Advantage V210 2010 at 20,8 ft. At 88 lbs and 172 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 250 hp, the G3 Boats Advantage V210 2010 has a 160-hp advantage over the G3 Boats 1860 SC DLX 2011'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 Advantage V210 2010 carries 6 gallons versus 2 gallons in the G3 Boats 1860 SC DLX 2011. 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 Advantage V210 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the G3 Boats 1860 SC DLX 2011 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 Advantage V210 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats Advantage V210 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 20,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats 1860 SC DLX 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.