Matching a modified vee G3 Boats 1966 CC 2010 against a pontoon G3 Boats 228 C 2009 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 2010 at 19,0 ft versus G3 Boats 228 C 2009 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats 1966 CC 2010 tips the scales at 1 085 lbs — 903 lbs more than the G3 Boats 228 C 2009 at 182 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the G3 Boats 1966 CC 2010 and 115 hp for the G3 Boats 228 C 2009. 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 — 2 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats 228 C 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the G3 Boats 1966 CC 2010 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 228 C 2009 could be the deciding factor.