Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats 1860 SC 2010 vs G3 Boats 1860 VBW 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee G3 Boats 1860 SC 2010 against a flat G3 Boats 1860 VBW 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 VBW 2011 at 17,9 ft. At 86 lbs and 5 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 90 hp, the G3 Boats 1860 SC 2010 has a 30-hp advantage over the G3 Boats 1860 VBW 2011'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 SC 2010 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the G3 Boats 1860 VBW 2011 with its 60-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model1860 SC
Model1860 VBW
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches8
Deadrise6℃
Deadrise6℃
Depth - Detail26 in
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inches26
Depth - Inches24
Weight - Detail860 lbs
Weight - Detail500 lbs
Weight - kg390.09
Weight - kg226.8
Weight - lbs.86
Weight - lbs.5
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet18.08
Length - Feet17.92
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches215
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine maxTiller: 60 hp Console: 90 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 14 x 34 in., 31 gal
Storagenot available
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 allnot available
Trailer - Weight1,730 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width86 in
Trailer - Widthnot available