Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats 1860 SC 2010 vs G3 Boats 1860 SC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee G3 Boats 1860 SC 2010 against a flat G3 Boats 1860 SC 2011 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 2010 at 18,1 ft versus G3 Boats 1860 SC 2011 at 18,1 ft. At 86 lbs and 86 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 2010 and 90 hp for the G3 Boats 1860 SC 2011. 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 — 2 gal and 2 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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: The G3 Boats 1860 SC 2010 and G3 Boats 1860 SC 2011 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches86
Deadrise6℃
Deadrise6℃
Depth - Detail26 in
Depth - Detail26 in
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Inches26
Depth - Inches26
Weight - Detail860 lbs
Weight - Detail860 lbs
Weight - kg390.09
Weight - kg390.09
Weight - lbs.86
Weight - lbs.86
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet18.08
Length - Feet18.08
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches217
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine max90 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 14 x 34 in., 31 gal
StorageLivewell: 14 x 34 in., 31 gal
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard?
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 0 in. Deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. (deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed)
Trailer - Weight1,730 lbs
Trailer - Weight1,730 lbs
Trailer - Width86 in
Trailer - Width86 in