Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Guide V14 2007 vs G3 Boats LX3 22 F/C 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats Guide V14 2007 vs G3 Boats LX3 22 F/C 2012 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 225 hp, the G3 Boats LX3 22 F/C 2012 has a 210-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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats LX3 22 F/C 2012 is rated for 14 passengers, while the G3 Boats Guide V14 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 F/C 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX3 22 F/C 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 Guide V14 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
ModelGuide V14
ModelLX3 22 F/C
Model Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam61 in
Beam102 in. deck width
Beam - Meters1.55
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches61
Beam - Inches102
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]16 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet22.5
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches174
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,760 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1251.91
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.276
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]22 ft. 6 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.064 ga
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max15 hp
Engine max225 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37.5 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37.5
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.100 Nosecone Gauge: 0.2
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3
Operational Info
Storagenot available
StorageLivewells: 10 x 14 in., 12 gal.; 11 x 9 in., 6.5 gal
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,800 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all31 ft. 5 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight4,510 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width102 in