Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1756CC DLX 2007 vs G3 Boats LX 25C 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1756CC DLX 2007 vs G3 Boats LX 25C 2005 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 LX 25C 2005 measures 25,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1756CC DLX 2007 at 16,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1756CC DLX 2007 tips the scales at 725 lbs — 491 lbs more than the G3 Boats LX 25C 2005 at 234 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 150 hp, the G3 Boats LX 25C 2005 has a 80-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1756CC DLX 2007'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 - 1756CC DLX 2007 carries 21 gallons versus 3 gallons in the G3 Boats LX 25C 2005. 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 LX 25C 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1756CC DLX 2007 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 LX 25C 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX 25C 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1756CC DLX 2007 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 - 1756CC DLX
ModelLX 25C
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
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 - Detail2,340 lbs
Weight - kg328.85
Weight - kg1061.41
Weight - lbs.725
Weight - lbs.234
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thickness.080 + .100 gauge
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 max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,170 lbs
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum people5
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 all28 ft. 5 in
Trailer - Weight1,650 lbs
Trailer - Weight4,050 lbs
Trailer - Width79 in
Trailer - Width104 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. x 25 in. U-shaped pontoon logs w/ Maxi-Float foam