Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Eagle 176 Vinyl 2013 vs G3 Boats Guide V14 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats Eagle 176 Vinyl 2013 vs G3 Boats Guide V14 2007 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 70 hp, the G3 Boats Eagle 176 Vinyl 2013 has a 55-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Guide V14 2007's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 4 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The G3 Boats Eagle 176 Vinyl 2013 at 17,6 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The G3 Boats Guide V14 2007 at 14,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
ModelEagle 176 Vinyl
ModelGuide V14
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Meters1.55
Beam - Inches8
Beam - Inches61
Deadrise6℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,000 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg453.59
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 60 in
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]16 in
Length - Feet17.58
Length - Feet14
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.36
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Inches211
Length overall - Inches174
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thickness0.064 ga
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail13 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max70 hp
Engine max15 hp
Operational Info
StorageLivewells: (2) 14 x 41 in., 27 gal
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 7 in. (deduct 20 in. when Trail Guard tongue removed)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight1,730 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width85 in
Trailer - Widthnot available