Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Angler V 170 C 2005 vs G3 Boats LX3 22 Fish & Cruise 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats Angler V 170 C 2005 vs G3 Boats LX3 22 Fish & Cruise 2006 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 LX3 22 Fish & Cruise 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), 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). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats LX3 22 Fish & Cruise 2006 tips the scales at 256 lbs — 142 lbs less than the G3 Boats Angler V 170 C 2005 at 114 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 200 hp, the G3 Boats LX3 22 Fish & Cruise 2006 has a 110-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 LX3 22 Fish & Cruise 2006 is rated for 14 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 LX3 22 Fish & Cruise 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX3 22 Fish & Cruise 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 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
ModelLX3 22 Fish & Cruise
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,140 lbs
Weight - Detail2,560 lbs
Weight - kg517.09
Weight - kg1161.2
Weight - lbs.114
Weight - lbs.256
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 typenot available
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 max200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs
Maximum capacity2,800 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people14
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard? w/ locking detachable tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Length over all29 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Weight1,860 lbs
Trailer - Weight4,050 lbs
Trailer - Width100 in
Trailer - Width104 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. x 25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge.100 Nosecone Gauge: .100 Double-plated Nosecone Gauge: .1