When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the G3 Boats Elite 322C 2013 and the G3 Boats LX3 22 XS 2012 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — G3 Boats Elite 322C 2013 at 22,6 ft versus G3 Boats LX3 22 XS 2012 at 22,5 ft. At 284 lbs and 284 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 225 hp for the G3 Boats Elite 322C 2013 and 225 hp for the G3 Boats LX3 22 XS 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 38 gal and 38 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats LX3 22 XS 2012 is rated for 14 passengers, while the G3 Boats Elite 322C 2013 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats LX3 22 XS 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX3 22 XS 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Elite 322C 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.