Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Guide V14 2013 vs G3 Boats LX 22 F/C 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee G3 Boats Guide V14 2013 against a pontoon G3 Boats LX 22 F/C 2009 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 LX 22 F/C 2009 measures 22,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 7,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Guide V14 2013 at 14,5 feet (2013). At 2 lbs and 21 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 F/C 2009 has a 95-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Guide V14 2013's 20-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 F/C 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the G3 Boats Guide V14 2013 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 LX 22 F/C 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX 22 F/C 2009 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 V14 2013 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
ModelLX 22 F/C
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.55
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches61
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise6℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail200 lbs
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs
Weight - kg90.72
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.21
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 50 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]16 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet14.5
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters4.42
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches174
Length overall - Inches27
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.064 ga
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max20 hp
Engine max115 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Operational Info
Maximum capacity800 lbs
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people12
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