Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Eagle 190 2012 vs G3 Boats LV 228 F/C 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee G3 Boats Eagle 190 2012 against a pontoon G3 Boats LV 228 F/C 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The G3 Boats LV 228 F/C 2012 measures 22,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Eagle 190 2012 at 18,7 feet (2012). At 115 lbs and 168 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 Eagle 190 2012 has a 35-hp advantage over the G3 Boats LV 228 F/C 2012'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 LV 228 F/C 2012 carries 27 gallons versus 21 gallons in the G3 Boats Eagle 190 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 LV 228 F/C 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the G3 Boats Eagle 190 2012 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 LV 228 F/C 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LV 228 F/C 2012 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 Eagle 190 2012 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 19
ModelLV 228 F/C
Model Year2012
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam85 in
Beam102 in. deck width
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise12℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,150 lbs
Weight - Detail1,680 lbs
Weight - kg521.63
Weight - kg762.03
Weight - lbs.115
Weight - lbs.168
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18.67
Length - Feet22.5
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches224
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]22 ft. 6 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makeYamaha
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 14 x 41 in., 27 gal
StorageLivewells: 10 x 14 in., 12 gal.; 12 x 20 in., 11 gal
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 10 in. (deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed)
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Weight2,100 lbs
Trailer - Weight3,200 lbs
Trailer - Width85 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 Nosecone Gauge: 0.1