Matching a flat G3 Boats 1860 SC DLX 2013 against a modified vee G3 Boats Eagle 170 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — G3 Boats 1860 SC DLX 2013 at 18,1 ft versus G3 Boats Eagle 170 2008 at 17,0 ft. At 88 lbs and 1 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the G3 Boats 1860 SC DLX 2013 and 90 hp for the G3 Boats Eagle 170 2008. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 19 gal and 21 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats 1860 SC DLX 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the G3 Boats Eagle 170 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 SC DLX 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats 1860 SC DLX 2013 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 Eagle 170 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.