Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 2072CC DLX 2007 vs G3 Boats LX 25 C 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 2072CC DLX 2007 vs G3 Boats LX 25 C 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 25 C 2008 measures 25,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 2072CC DLX 2007 at 19,0 feet (2007). At 218 lbs and 234 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 LX 25 C 2008 has a 35-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 2072CC DLX 2007'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 Deluxe Jon - 2072CC DLX 2007 carries 26 gallons versus 3 gallons in the G3 Boats LX 25 C 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 LX 25 C 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 2072CC DLX 2007 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 LX 25 C 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX 25 C 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Deluxe Jon - 2072CC DLX 2007 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 - 2072CC DLX
ModelLX 25 C
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches104
Deadrise6℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,180 lbs
Weight - Detail2,340 lbs
Weight - kg988.83
Weight - kg1061.41
Weight - lbs.218
Weight - lbs.234
Width [transom] - Detail72 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.05
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches238
Length overall - Inches3
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 - Detail26 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacity2,600 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people14 / 1,956 lbs
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 all33 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Weight2,300 lbs
Trailer - Weight4,050 lbs
Trailer - Width98 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: 0.2
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2