Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats 1966 WOF 2010 vs G3 Boats LV 188 C 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee G3 Boats 1966 WOF 2010 against a pontoon G3 Boats LV 188 C 2011 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 WOF 2010 at 19,0 ft versus G3 Boats LV 188 C 2011 at 18,0 ft. At 88 lbs and 162 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 — 90 hp for the G3 Boats 1966 WOF 2010 and 75 hp for the G3 Boats LV 188 C 2011. 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 — 6 gal and 3 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 WOF 2010 and G3 Boats LV 188 C 2011 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
Model1966 WOF
ModelLV 188 C
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in
BeamDeck Width: 8 ft
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise6℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail28 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail880 lbs
Weight - Detail1,620 lbs
Weight - kg399.16
Weight - kg734.82
Weight - lbs.88
Weight - lbs.162
Width [transom] - Detail66 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]18 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6 gal. portable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90T / 115C
Engine max75 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,755 lbs
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard?
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 10 in. Deduct 20 in. from length when Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 8 in
Trailer - Weight1,990 lbs
Trailer - Weight2,650 lbs
Trailer - Width92 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 x 25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 Nosecone Gauge: 0.1
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2