Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats 1966 CC 2009 vs G3 Boats LX 22 Fish & Cruise 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats 1966 CC 2009 vs G3 Boats LX 22 Fish & Cruise 2004 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The G3 Boats LX 22 Fish & Cruise 2004 measures 22,0 feet overall (2004), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats 1966 CC 2009 at 18,0 feet (2009). At 107 lbs and 176 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the G3 Boats 1966 CC 2009 and 115 hp for the G3 Boats LX 22 Fish & Cruise 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 21 gal and 23 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats LX 22 Fish & Cruise 2004 is rated for 12 passengers, while the G3 Boats 1966 CC 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats LX 22 Fish & Cruise 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX 22 Fish & Cruise 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats 1966 CC 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1966 CC
ModelLX 22 Fish & Cruise
Model Year2009
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise6℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail28 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,070 lbs
Weight - Detail1,760 lbs
Weight - kg485.34
Weight - kg798.32
Weight - lbs.107
Weight - lbs.176
Width [transom] - Detail66 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches227
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutBoard
Engine max115 hp
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,755 lbs
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard?
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 10 in. Deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight2,180 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width92 in
Trailer - Widthnot available