The G3 Boats 1860SC 2006 vs G3 Boats 1966 CC DLX 2011 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — G3 Boats 1860SC 2006 at 17,0 ft versus G3 Boats 1966 CC DLX 2011 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats 1966 CC DLX 2011 tips the scales at 1 155 lbs — 350 lbs less than the G3 Boats 1860SC 2006 at 805 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 DLX 2011 has a 25-hp advantage over the G3 Boats 1860SC 2006'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 1860SC 2006 carries 21 gallons versus 2 gallons in the G3 Boats 1966 CC DLX 2011. 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 DLX 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the G3 Boats 1860SC 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats 1966 CC DLX 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats 1966 CC DLX 2011 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 1860SC 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.