Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats 2072CC 2006 vs G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats 2072CC 2006 vs G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2010 measures 22,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats 2072CC 2006 at 19,0 feet (2006). At 13 lbs and 22 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 — 115 hp for the G3 Boats 2072CC 2006 and 115 hp for the G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2010. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the G3 Boats 2072CC 2006 carries 26 gallons versus 4 gallons in the G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2010. 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 LX 22 DLX 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the G3 Boats 2072CC 2006 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats 2072CC 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model2072CC
ModelLX 22 DLX
Model Year2006
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise6℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,300 lbs
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - lbs.13
Weight - lbs.22
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet22.5
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.05
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches238
Length overall - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.100 gauge
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha
Engine/s standardYamaha
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine max115 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people12
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 11 x 17 x 9 in., 6.5 gal
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard?
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 8 in
Trailer - Length over all30 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Weight2,200 lbs
Trailer - Weight3,720 lbs
Trailer - Width98 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