Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1756 CC DLX 2008 vs G3 Boats LX3 22 Cruise 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1756 CC DLX 2008 vs G3 Boats LX3 22 Cruise 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The G3 Boats LX3 22 Cruise 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1756 CC DLX 2008 at 16,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1756 CC DLX 2008 tips the scales at 725 lbs — 477 lbs more than the G3 Boats LX3 22 Cruise 2006 at 248 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 LX3 22 Cruise 2006 has a 130-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1756 CC DLX 2008's 70-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 Deluxe Jon - 1756 CC DLX 2008 carries 21 gallons versus 3 gallons in the G3 Boats LX3 22 Cruise 2006. 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 22 Cruise 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1756 CC DLX 2008 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 LX3 22 Cruise 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX3 22 Cruise 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1756 CC DLX 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelDeluxe Jon - 1756 CC DLX
ModelLX3 22 Cruise
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches77
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise3.5℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail725 lbs
Weight - Detail2,480 lbs
Weight - kg328.85
Weight - kg1124.91
Weight - lbs.725
Weight - lbs.248
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max70 hp
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,170 lbs
Maximum capacity2,800 lbs
Maximum people5 / 610 lbs
Maximum people14
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard®
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 9 in. Deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Length over all29 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Weight1,650 lbs
Trailer - Weight4,000 lbs
Trailer - Width79 in
Trailer - Width104 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. x 25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge.100 Nosecone Gauge: .100 Double-plated Nosecone Gauge: .1