Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Angler V 185 C 2005 vs G3 Boats V22F 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee G3 Boats Angler V 185 C 2005 against a pontoon G3 Boats V22F 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 V22F 2013 measures 22,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Angler V 185 C 2005 at 18,0 feet (2005). At 154 lbs and 192 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 200 hp, the G3 Boats Angler V 185 C 2005 has a 85-hp advantage over the G3 Boats V22F 2013's 115-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 Angler V 185 C 2005 carries 35 gallons versus 27 gallons in the G3 Boats V22F 2013. 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 V22F 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the G3 Boats Angler V 185 C 2005 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 V22F 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats V22F 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 22,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Angler V 185 C 2005 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
ModelAngler V 185 C
ModelV22F
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail42 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters106.68
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,540 lbs
Weight - Detail1,920 lbs
Weight - kg698.53
Weight - kg870.9
Weight - lbs.154
Weight - lbs.192
Width [transom] - Detail82 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22.5
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.100 + .100 gauge double-plated bow and bottom
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp
Engine max115 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people11
Storagenot available
StorageLivewells: 14 x 19 in., 10 gal.; 17 x 19 in., 12 gal
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard? w/ brakes and locking detachable tongue
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Length over all31 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Weight2,670 lbs
Trailer - WeightTotal Package: 3,320 lbs
Trailer - Width104 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08