Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860 CCT DLX 2008 vs G3 Boats V22C 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a tunnel G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860 CCT DLX 2008 against a pontoon G3 Boats V22C 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 V22C 2013 measures 22,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860 CCT DLX 2008 at 18,0 feet (2008). At 83 lbs and 21 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 115 hp, the G3 Boats V22C 2013 has a 25-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860 CCT DLX 2008's 90-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 V22C 2013 carries 27 gallons versus 12 gallons in the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860 CCT DLX 2008. 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 V22C 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860 CCT DLX 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats V22C 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats V22C 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 Deluxe Jon - 1860 CCT DLX 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelDeluxe Jon - 1860 CCT DLX
ModelV22C
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches8
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise0°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail830 lbs
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs
Weight - kg376.48
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.83
Weight - lbs.21
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]27 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22.5
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeTunnel
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum people6 / 898 lbs
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard®
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. Deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Length over all31 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Weight1,700 lbs
Trailer - WeightTotal Package: 3,500 lbs
Trailer - Width85 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08