When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the G3 Boats Angler V167 T 2010 and the G3 Boats Angler V172 FS 2012 are deep vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — G3 Boats Angler V167 T 2010 at 16,6 ft versus G3 Boats Angler V172 FS 2012 at 17,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats Angler V172 FS 2012 tips the scales at 146 lbs — 138 lbs less than the G3 Boats Angler V167 T 2010 at 8 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 Angler V172 FS 2012 has a 55-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Angler V167 T 2010'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 Angler V172 FS 2012 carries 33 gallons versus 13 gallons in the G3 Boats Angler V167 T 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The G3 Boats Angler V167 T 2010 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the G3 Boats Angler V172 FS 2012. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.