Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats 1860 VBW Jon 2012 vs G3 Boats 2072 CC DLX 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat G3 Boats 1860 VBW Jon 2012 against a modified vee G3 Boats 2072 CC DLX 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 VBW Jon 2012 at 17,9 ft versus G3 Boats 2072 CC DLX 2010 at 19,8 ft. At 5 lbs and 14 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 115 hp, the G3 Boats 2072 CC DLX 2010 has a 55-hp advantage over the G3 Boats 1860 VBW Jon 2012's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats 2072 CC DLX 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the G3 Boats 1860 VBW Jon 2012 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 2072 CC DLX 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats 2072 CC DLX 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats 1860 VBW Jon 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1860 VBW Jon
Model2072 CC DLX
Model Year2012
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches8
Beam - Inches98
Deadrise6℃
Deadrise6℃
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inches3
Weight - Detail500 lbs
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs
Weight - kg226.8
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.5
Weight - lbs.14
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet17.92
Length - Feet19.83
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Meters6.05
Length overall - Inches215
Length overall - Inches238
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxTiller: 60 hp Console: 90 hp
Engine max115 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people8
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 11 x 21 in., 16 gal
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard?
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 8 in. Deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight2,510 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width98 in