Matching a tunnel G3 Boats 1860 WOFJ 2009 against a flat G3 Boats 1966 CC 2013 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 WOFJ 2009 at 18,0 ft versus G3 Boats 1966 CC 2013 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats 1966 CC 2013 tips the scales at 1 085 lbs — 1 078 lbs less than the G3 Boats 1860 WOFJ 2009 at 7 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the G3 Boats 1966 CC 2013 has a 55-hp advantage over the G3 Boats 1860 WOFJ 2009's 60-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 1966 CC 2013 carries 19 gallons versus 6 gallons in the G3 Boats 1860 WOFJ 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats 1966 CC 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the G3 Boats 1860 WOFJ 2009 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 1966 CC 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats 1966 CC 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats 1860 WOFJ 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.