Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Eagle 175PF 2007 vs G3 Boats LX3 22 C 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats Eagle 175PF 2007 vs G3 Boats LX3 22 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 LX3 22 C 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Eagle 175PF 2007 at 17,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats LX3 22 C 2008 tips the scales at 248 lbs — 156 lbs less than the G3 Boats Eagle 175PF 2007 at 92 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 225 hp, the G3 Boats LX3 22 C 2008 has a 150-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Eagle 175PF 2007's 75-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 Eagle 175PF 2007 carries 13 gallons versus 3 gallons in the G3 Boats LX3 22 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 LX3 22 C 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the G3 Boats Eagle 175PF 2007 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 LX3 22 C 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX3 22 C 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Eagle 175PF 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelEagle 175PF
ModelLX3 22 C
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inches104
Deadrise12℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail920 lbs
Weight - Detail2,480 lbs
Weight - kg417.3
Weight - kg1124.91
Weight - lbs.92
Weight - lbs.248
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches209
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 - Detail13 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max75 hp
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum capacity2,800 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people14 / 2,156 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 0 in. Deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Length over all30 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Weight1,630 lbs
Trailer - Weight3,950 lbs
Trailer - Width80 in
Trailer - Width104 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. x 25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.100 Nosecone Gauge: 0.2
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3