Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Guide V143 T 2011 vs G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee G3 Boats Guide V143 T 2011 against a pontoon G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2010 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 DLX 2010 measures 22,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 8,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Guide V143 T 2011 at 14,3 feet (2011). At 51 lbs and 22 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 DLX 2010 has a 75-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Guide V143 T 2011's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the G3 Boats Guide V143 T 2011 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 DLX 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2010 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 Guide V143 T 2011 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 V143 T
ModelLX 22 DLX
Model Year2011
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise6℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail510 lbs
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - lbs.51
Weight - lbs.22
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet14.25
Length - Feet22.5
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches171
Length overall - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.064 ga
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6 gal. portable
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max40 hp
Engine max115 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people12
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 11 x 17 x 9 in., 6.5 gal
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all17 ft. 3 in. (deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed)
Trailer - Length over all30 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Weight1,030 lbs
Trailer - Weight3,720 lbs
Trailer - Width78 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 x 25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 Nosecone Gauge: 0.1
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2