Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Angler V 170 C 2005 vs G3 Boats LX 22 FC Vinyl 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee G3 Boats Angler V 170 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 170 C 2005 at 16,0 feet (2005). At 114 lbs and 204 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 115 hp, the G3 Boats LX 22 FC Vinyl 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Angler V 170 C 2005's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 22 gal and 23 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 FC Vinyl 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the G3 Boats Angler V 170 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 170 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 170 C
ModelLX 22 FC Vinyl
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches104
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,140 lbs
Weight - Detail2,040 lbs
Weight - kg517.09
Weight - kg925.33
Weight - lbs.114
Weight - lbs.204
Width [transom] - Detail67 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches202
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 - Detail22 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine max115 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 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. 10 in
Trailer - Length over all30 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Weight1,860 lbs
Trailer - Weight3,520 lbs
Trailer - Width100 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