Matching a deep vee G3 Boats Angler V172 C 2011 against a tunnel G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2012 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — G3 Boats Angler V172 C 2011 at 17,2 ft versus G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2012 at 18,9 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2012 tips the scales at 116 lbs — 102 lbs less than the G3 Boats Angler V172 C 2011 at 14 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the G3 Boats Angler V172 C 2011 and 115 hp for the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2012. 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 V172 C 2011 carries 33 gallons versus 21 gallons in the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2012. 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 Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the G3 Boats Angler V172 C 2011 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 Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2012 could be the deciding factor.