Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860CC DLX 2007 vs G3 Boats LX 22 FC Vinyl 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860CC DLX 2007 vs G3 Boats LX 22 FC Vinyl 2008 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 22 FC Vinyl 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860CC DLX 2007 at 17,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats LX 22 FC Vinyl 2008 tips the scales at 204 lbs — 121 lbs less than the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860CC DLX 2007 at 83 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 115 hp, the G3 Boats LX 22 FC Vinyl 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860CC DLX 2007's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 21 gal and 23 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats LX 22 FC Vinyl 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860CC DLX 2007 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 LX 22 FC Vinyl 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX 22 FC Vinyl 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1860CC DLX 2007 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 - 1860CC DLX
ModelLX 22 FC Vinyl
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Inches8
Beam - Inches104
Deadrise6℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail830 lbs
Weight - Detail2,040 lbs
Weight - kg376.48
Weight - kg925.33
Weight - lbs.83
Weight - lbs.204
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches215
Length overall - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people12 / 1,687 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard?
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 0 in. Deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Length over all30 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Weight1,700 lbs
Trailer - Weight3,520 lbs
Trailer - Width85 in
Trailer - Width104 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. x 25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 Nosecone Gauge: 0.1
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2