Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats 1966 SC 2008 vs G3 Boats 1966 SC 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee G3 Boats 1966 SC 2008 against a flat G3 Boats 1966 SC 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 1966 SC 2008 at 18,0 ft versus G3 Boats 1966 SC 2013 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats 1966 SC 2008 tips the scales at 1 045 lbs — 939 lbs more than the G3 Boats 1966 SC 2013 at 106 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 SC 2008 and 115 hp for the G3 Boats 1966 SC 2013. 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 19 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The G3 Boats 1966 SC 2008 and G3 Boats 1966 SC 2013 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches91
Deadrise6℃
Deadrise6℃
Depth - Detail28 in
Depth - Detail28 in
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches28
Weight - Detail1,045 lbs
Weight - Detail1,060 lbs
Weight - kg474
Weight - kg480.81
Weight - lbs.1045
Weight - lbs.106
Width [transom] - Detail66 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches227
Length overall - Inches228
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine max115 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,755 lbs
Maximum capacity1,755 lbs
Maximum people8 / 1,170 lbs
Maximum people8
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 14 x 34 in., 31 gal
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 all23 ft. 10 in. (deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed)
Trailer - Weight2,155 lbs
Trailer - Weight2,170 lbs
Trailer - Width92 in
Trailer - Width92 in