Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Angler V 185 F 2005 vs G3 Boats LX3 25 C 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee G3 Boats Angler V 185 F 2005 against a pontoon G3 Boats LX3 25 C 2010 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 LX3 25 C 2010 measures 25,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Angler V 185 F 2005 at 18,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats LX3 25 C 2010 tips the scales at 294 lbs — 112 lbs less than the G3 Boats Angler V 185 F 2005 at 182 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 225 hp, the G3 Boats LX3 25 C 2010 has a 25-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Angler V 185 F 2005's 200-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 F 2005 carries 35 gallons versus 4 gallons in the G3 Boats LX3 25 C 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 LX3 25 C 2010 is rated for 15 passengers, while the G3 Boats Angler V 185 F 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 LX3 25 C 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX3 25 C 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Angler V 185 F 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 F
ModelLX3 25 C
Model Year2005
Model Year201
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 - Detail1,820 lbs
Weight - Detail2,940 lbs
Weight - kg825.54
Weight - kg1333.56
Weight - lbs.182
Weight - lbs.294
Width [transom] - Detail82 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches3
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 - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp
Engine max225 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people15
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 11 x 17 x 9 in., 6.5 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 all33 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Weight2,970 lbs
Trailer - Weight4,870 lbs
Trailer - Width104 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 x 25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.100 Nosecone Gauge: 0.2
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3