Matching a flat G3 Boats 1966 SC 2013 against a tunnel G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860 CCJ 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 SC 2013 at 19,0 ft versus G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860 CCJ 2008 at 18,0 ft. At 106 lbs and 82 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the G3 Boats 1966 SC 2013 has a 25-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860 CCJ 2008'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 1966 SC 2013 carries 19 gallons versus 12 gallons in the G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860 CCJ 2008. 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 SC 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860 CCJ 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 SC 2013 could be the deciding factor.