Matching a flat G3 Boats 1966 CC DLX 2013 against a modified vee G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860 SC DLX 2008 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 1966 CC DLX 2013 at 19,0 ft versus G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860 SC DLX 2008 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats 1966 CC DLX 2013 tips the scales at 1 155 lbs — 350 lbs more than the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860 SC DLX 2008 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 2013 has a 25-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860 SC DLX 2008's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 19 gal and 21 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats 1966 CC DLX 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860 SC DLX 2008 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 DLX 2013 could be the deciding factor.