Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Angler V185 FS 2010 vs G3 Boats V22RC 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee G3 Boats Angler V185 FS 2010 against a pontoon G3 Boats V22RC 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 V22RC 2013 measures 22,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Angler V185 FS 2010 at 18,4 feet (2010). At 172 lbs and 212 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 V185 FS 2010 has a 85-hp advantage over the G3 Boats V22RC 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 V185 FS 2010 carries 35 gallons versus 27 gallons in the G3 Boats V22RC 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 V22RC 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the G3 Boats Angler V185 FS 2010 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 V22RC 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats V22RC 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 V185 FS 2010 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 V185 FS
ModelV22RC
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise13℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail42 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters106.68
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,720 lbs
Weight - Detail2,120 lbs
Weight - kg780.18
Weight - kg961.62
Weight - lbs.172
Weight - lbs.212
Width [transom] - Detail82 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18.42
Length - Feet22.5
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 materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 + 0.100 ga. (double plated bow and bottom)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha
Engine/s standardnot available
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
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 10 x 14 x 32 in., 19 gal. Livewell: 9 x 14 x 29 in., 15 gal
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. Deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Length over all31 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Weight3,080 lbs
Trailer - WeightTotal Package: 3,520 lbs
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08