Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1966CC DLX 2006 vs G3 Boats V322F 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1966CC DLX 2006 vs G3 Boats V322F 2013 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 V322F 2013 measures 22,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1966CC DLX 2006 at 18,0 feet (2006). At 107 lbs and 24 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 150 hp, the G3 Boats V322F 2013 has a 35-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1966CC DLX 2006's 115-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 V322F 2013 carries 38 gallons versus 21 gallons in the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1966CC DLX 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 V322F 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1966CC DLX 2006 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats V322F 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats V322F 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 1966CC DLX 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelDeluxe Jon - 1966CC DLX
ModelV322F
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise6℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail28 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,070 lbs
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs
Weight - kg485.34
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - lbs.107
Weight - lbs.24
Width [transom] - Detail66 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22.5
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches227
Length overall - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.100 gauge
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine max150 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,755 lbs
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people12
Storagenot available
StorageLivewells: 14 x 19 in., 10 gal.; 17 x 19 in., 12 gal
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard?
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Length over all31 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Weight2,180 lbs
Trailer - WeightTotal Package: 3,940 lbs
Trailer - Width92 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.1