Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Angler V170 C 2011 vs G3 Boats LV 208 FC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee G3 Boats Angler V170 C 2011 against a pontoon G3 Boats LV 208 FC 2011 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 LV 208 FC 2011 measures 20,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Angler V170 C 2011 at 16,8 feet (2011). At 108 lbs and 162 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the G3 Boats Angler V170 C 2011 and 90 hp for the G3 Boats LV 208 FC 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the G3 Boats Angler V170 C 2011 carries 22 gallons versus 3 gallons in the G3 Boats LV 208 FC 2011. 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 LV 208 FC 2011 is rated for 11 passengers, while the G3 Boats Angler V170 C 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats LV 208 FC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LV 208 FC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Angler V170 C 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelAngler V170 C
ModelLV 208 FC
Model Year2011
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in
BeamDeck Width: 8 ft
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise12℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,080 lbs
Weight - Detail1,620 lbs
Weight - kg489.88
Weight - kg734.82
Weight - lbs.108
Weight - lbs.162
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16.83
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.080 + 0.080 ga. (Double bow)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makeYamaha
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 14 x 41 in., 27 gal
StorageLivewell: 12 x 20 in., 11 gal
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 10 in. (deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed)
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 4 in
Trailer - Weight1,950 lbs
Trailer - Weight2,770 lbs
Trailer - Width92 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 x 25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 Nosecone Gauge: 0.1
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2