Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Angler V 167 C 2005 vs G3 Boats LX 22 FC Vinyl 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee G3 Boats Angler V 167 C 2005 against a pontoon G3 Boats LX 22 FC Vinyl 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 FC Vinyl 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Angler V 167 C 2005 at 16,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats LX 22 FC Vinyl 2008 tips the scales at 204 lbs — 122 lbs less than the G3 Boats Angler V 167 C 2005 at 82 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 115 hp, the G3 Boats LX 22 FC Vinyl 2008 has a 55-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Angler V 167 C 2005's 60-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 LX 22 FC Vinyl 2008 carries 23 gallons versus 13 gallons in the G3 Boats Angler V 167 C 2005. 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 FC Vinyl 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the G3 Boats Angler V 167 C 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats LX 22 FC Vinyl 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX 22 FC Vinyl 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 Angler V 167 C 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelAngler V 167 C
ModelLX 22 FC Vinyl
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches104
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail820 lbs
Weight - Detail2,040 lbs
Weight - kg371.95
Weight - kg925.33
Weight - lbs.82
Weight - lbs.204
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches199
Length overall - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.080 + .080 gauge double plated bow
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail13 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max60 hp
Engine max115 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people12 / 1,687 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard? w/ locking detachable tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Length over all30 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Weight1,460 lbs
Trailer - Weight3,520 lbs
Trailer - Width84 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