Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Advantage V210 2010 vs G3 Boats V20FC 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee G3 Boats Advantage V210 2010 against a pontoon G3 Boats V20FC 2013 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 Advantage V210 2010 measures 20,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 18,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats V20FC 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). At 172 lbs and 176 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 2010 has a 160-hp advantage over the G3 Boats V20FC 2013's 90-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 V20FC 2013 carries 27 gallons versus 6 gallons in the G3 Boats Advantage V210 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 V20FC 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the G3 Boats Advantage V210 2010 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 V20FC 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats V20FC 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Advantage V210 2010 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
ModelV20FC
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise13℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail41 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters104.14
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches41
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,720 lbs
Weight - Detail1,760 lbs
Weight - kg780.18
Weight - kg798.32
Weight - lbs.172
Weight - lbs.176
Width [transom] - Detail91 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet20.83
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches25
Length overall - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 + 0.100 ga. (double hull)
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 - Detail27 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 13 x 14 x 60 in., 42 gal
StorageLivewell: 14 x 19 in., 10 gal
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 0 in. Deduct 20 in. when Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Length over all27 ft
Trailer - Weight4,730 lbs
Trailer - WeightTotal Package: 2,845 lbs
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08