Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Guide V12 Riveted Loose Jon 2022 vs G3 Boats LX 22 FC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats Guide V12 Riveted Loose Jon 2022 vs G3 Boats LX 22 FC 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 22 FC 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 9,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Guide V12 Riveted Loose Jon 2022 at 12,6 feet (2022). At 170 lbs and 204 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 115 hp, the G3 Boats LX 22 FC 2008 has a 100-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Guide V12 Riveted Loose Jon 2022's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats LX 22 FC 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the G3 Boats Guide V12 Riveted Loose Jon 2022 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats LX 22 FC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX 22 FC 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Guide V12 Riveted Loose Jon 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail12.60 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length - Feet12.6
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Meters3.84
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches151
Length overall - Inches27
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inches104
Displacement170.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,040 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg925.33
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.204
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower15 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
TrailerableYes
Trailerablenot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12 / 1,687 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeG3 Boats
Modelnot available
ModelLX 22 FC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. x 25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 Nosecone Gauge: 0.1
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all30 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,520 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width104 in