Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats 1860 VBW Jon 2012 vs G3 Boats LX3 22 F/C Vinyl 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat G3 Boats 1860 VBW Jon 2012 against a pontoon G3 Boats LX3 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 225 hp, the G3 Boats LX3 22 F/C Vinyl 2010 has a 165-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.
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 LX3 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 VBW Jon 2012 at 17,9 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 VBW Jon
ModelLX3 22 F/C Vinyl
Model Year2012
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches8
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise6℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail500 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg226.8
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.5
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17.92
Length - Feet22.5
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches215
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxTiller: 60 hp Console: 90 hp
Engine max225 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 10 x 14 in., 12 gal. Livewell 11 x 9 in., 6.5 gal
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 x 25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.100 Nosecone Gauge: 0.2
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3
Trailer Info
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width102 in