Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats 1966CC 2007 vs G3 Boats LV 168 FC Electric 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats 1966CC 2007 vs G3 Boats LV 168 FC Electric 2011 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — G3 Boats 1966CC 2007 at 18,0 ft versus G3 Boats LV 168 FC Electric 2011 at 16,0 ft. At 107 lbs and 116 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 1966CC 2007 has a 105-hp advantage over the G3 Boats LV 168 FC Electric 2011's 10-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats 1966CC 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the G3 Boats LV 168 FC Electric 2011 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 1966CC 2007 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The G3 Boats 1966CC 2007 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 12 lbs per hp for the G3 Boats LV 168 FC Electric 2011. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats 1966CC 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats LV 168 FC Electric 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1966CC
ModelLV 168 FC Electric
Model Year2007
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 - Detail1,070 lbs
Weight - Detail1,160 lbs
Weight - kg485.34
Weight - kg526.17
Weight - lbs.107
Weight - lbs.116
Width [transom] - Detail66 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches227
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]16 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeElectric
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine max10 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,755 lbs
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people6
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 12 x 20 in., 11 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 all21 ft. 5 in
Trailer - Weight2,180 lbs
Trailer - Weight1,730 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