Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats 2072 CC 2013 vs G3 Boats Angler V 185 DC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat G3 Boats 2072 CC 2013 against a modified vee G3 Boats Angler V 185 DC 2005 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 2072 CC 2013 at 19,8 ft versus G3 Boats Angler V 185 DC 2005 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats Angler V 185 DC 2005 tips the scales at 174 lbs — 160 lbs less than the G3 Boats 2072 CC 2013 at 14 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the G3 Boats Angler V 185 DC 2005 has a 85-hp advantage over the G3 Boats 2072 CC 2013's 115-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 Angler V 185 DC 2005 carries 35 gallons versus 23 gallons in the G3 Boats 2072 CC 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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: Performance buyers should lean toward the G3 Boats Angler V 185 DC 2005 and its 200-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the G3 Boats 2072 CC 2013 with its 115-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model2072 CC
ModelAngler V 185 DC
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches94
Deadrise6℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Detail42 in
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters106.68
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches42
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs
Weight - Detail1,740 lbs
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - kg789.25
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.174
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in
Width [transom] - Detail82 in
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet19.83
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.05
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches238
Length overall - Inches221
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thickness.100 + .100 gauge double-plated bow and bottom
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 11 x 21 in., 16 gal
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 8 in. (deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed)
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Weight2,510 lbs
Trailer - Weight2,890 lbs
Trailer - Width98 in
Trailer - Width104 in
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard? w/ brakes and locking detachable tongue