Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 2072 CC DLX 2008 vs G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT DLX 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 2072 CC DLX 2008 against a tunnel G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT DLX 2012 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 - 2072 CC DLX 2008 at 19,0 ft versus G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT DLX 2012 at 18,1 ft. At 14 lbs and 89 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 Deluxe Jon - 2072 CC DLX 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT DLX 2012'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 Deluxe Jon - 2072 CC DLX 2008 carries 26 gallons versus 12 gallons in the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT DLX 2012. 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 - 2072 CC DLX 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT DLX 2012 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 Deluxe Jon - 2072 CC DLX 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 2072 CC DLX 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT DLX 2012 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 - 2072 CC DLX
ModelProp Tunnel 1860 CCT DLX
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches8
Deadrise6℃
Deadrise0℃
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches24
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs
Weight - Detail890 lbs
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - kg403.7
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.89
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]27 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet18.08
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters6.05
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Inches238
Length overall - Inches217
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeTunnel
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine max90 hp
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelYamaha
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum people8 / 1,287 lbs
Maximum people6
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 11 x 21 in., 16 gal
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard?
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 8 in. Deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. (deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed)
Trailer - Weight2,300 lbs
Trailer - Weight1,760 lbs
Trailer - Width98 in
Trailer - Width85 in