Matching a modified vee G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860 SC DLX 2008 against a flat G3 Boats Eagle 176 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860 SC DLX 2008 at 17,0 ft versus G3 Boats Eagle 176 2010 at 17,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860 SC DLX 2008 tips the scales at 805 lbs — 804 lbs more than the G3 Boats Eagle 176 2010 at 1 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 90 hp, the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860 SC DLX 2008 has a 30-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Eagle 176 2010's 60-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 - 1860 SC DLX 2008 carries 21 gallons versus 12 gallons in the G3 Boats Eagle 176 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 Deluxe Jon - 1860 SC DLX 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the G3 Boats Eagle 176 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860 SC DLX 2008 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The G3 Boats Eagle 176 2010 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 9 lbs per hp for the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860 SC DLX 2008. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860 SC DLX 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Eagle 176 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.