Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Angler V185 SF™ 2013 vs G3 Boats LX3 20 C 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee G3 Boats Angler V185 SF™ 2013 against a pontoon G3 Boats LX3 20 C 2010 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 Angler V185 SF™ 2013 measures 18,4 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 16,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats LX3 20 C 2010 at 2,0 feet (2010). At 182 lbs and 258 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 SF™ 2013 has a 50-hp advantage over the G3 Boats LX3 20 C 2010's 150-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 SF™ 2013 carries 33 gallons versus 3 gallons in the G3 Boats LX3 20 C 2010. 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 LX3 20 C 2010 is rated for 11 passengers, while the G3 Boats Angler V185 SF™ 2013 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 LX3 20 C 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX3 20 C 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Angler V185 SF™ 2013 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 SF™
ModelLX3 20 C
Model Year2013
Model Year201
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 - Detail1,820 lbs
Weight - Detail2,580 lbs
Weight - kg825.54
Weight - kg1170.27
Weight - lbs.182
Weight - lbs.258
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 82 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18.42
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 + 0.100 ga. (double plated bow)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp
Engine max150 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha
Operational Info
StorageLivewells: (2) 9 x 29 in., 15 gal
StorageLivewell: 11 x 17 x 9 in., 6.5 gal
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum capacity2,400 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 all27 ft. 4 in
Trailer - Weight3,240 lbs
Trailer - Weight3,950 lbs
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 x 25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.100 Nosecone Gauge: 0.2
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3