Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Advantage V210 2009 vs G3 Boats LX 22 SE 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee G3 Boats Advantage V210 2009 against a pontoon G3 Boats LX 22 SE 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The G3 Boats LX 22 SE 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Advantage V210 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). At 232 lbs and 217 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 250 hp, the G3 Boats Advantage V210 2009 has a 135-hp advantage over the G3 Boats LX 22 SE 2008's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats LX 22 SE 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the G3 Boats Advantage V210 2009 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 SE 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX 22 SE 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Advantage V210 2009 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
ModelAdvantage V21
ModelLX 22 SE
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches104
Deadrise13℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail41 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches41
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,320 lbs
Weight - Detail2,170 lbs
Weight - kg1052.33
Weight - kg984.29
Weight - lbs.232
Weight - lbs.217
Width [transom] - Detail91 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches25
Length overall - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 + 0.100 ga. (double plated bow and bottom)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people12 / 1,687 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 0 in. Deduct 20 in. when Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Length over all30 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Weight4,730 lbs
Trailer - Weight3,650 lbs
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width104 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. x 25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 Nosecone Gauge: 0.1
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2