Matching a deep vee G3 Boats Angler V185 FS 2011 against a modified vee G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1966 SC DLX 2008 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 V185 FS 2011 at 18,4 ft versus G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1966 SC DLX 2008 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1966 SC DLX 2008 tips the scales at 1 045 lbs — 873 lbs less than the G3 Boats Angler V185 FS 2011 at 172 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 200 hp, the G3 Boats Angler V185 FS 2011 has a 85-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1966 SC DLX 2008'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 2011 carries 35 gallons versus 21 gallons in the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1966 SC DLX 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 8 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.