Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats 1860 SC 2013 vs G3 Boats LX 22 F/C Vinyl 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat G3 Boats 1860 SC 2013 against a pontoon G3 Boats LX 22 F/C Vinyl 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the G3 Boats LX 22 F/C Vinyl 2010 has a 25-hp advantage over the G3 Boats 1860 SC 2013'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 1860 SC 2013 carries 19 gallons versus 3 gallons in the G3 Boats LX 22 F/C Vinyl 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 LX 22 F/C Vinyl 2010 at 22,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The G3 Boats 1860 SC 2013 at 18,1 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model1860 SC
ModelLX 22 F/C Vinyl
Model Year2013
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise6℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail26 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches26
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail860 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg390.09
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.86
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 60 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18.08
Length - Feet22.5
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine max115 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 14 x 34 in., 31 gal
StorageLivewell: 10 x 14 in., 12 gal. Livewell 11 x 9 in., 6.5 gal
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. (deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight1,730 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width86 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 x 25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 Nosecone Gauge: 0.1
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2