Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Jet Tunnel 1860 CCJ DLX 2013 vs G3 Boats Welded Jon - 1860 VBW 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a tunnel G3 Boats Jet Tunnel 1860 CCJ DLX 2013 against a modified vee G3 Boats Welded Jon - 1860 VBW 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — G3 Boats Jet Tunnel 1860 CCJ DLX 2013 at 18,1 ft versus G3 Boats Welded Jon - 1860 VBW 2009 at 17,0 ft. At 85 lbs and 5 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 90 hp, the G3 Boats Jet Tunnel 1860 CCJ DLX 2013 has a 30-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Welded Jon - 1860 VBW 2009's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the G3 Boats Jet Tunnel 1860 CCJ DLX 2013 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the G3 Boats Welded Jon - 1860 VBW 2009 with its 60-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
ModelJet Tunnel 1860 CCJ DLX
ModelWelded Jon - 1860 VBW
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Inches8
Beam - Inches8
Deadrise0℃
Deadrise6℃
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inches24
Weight - Detail850 lbs
Weight - Detail500 lbs
Weight - kg385.55
Weight - kg226.8
Weight - lbs.85
Weight - lbs.5
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 60 in
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Height [transom]29 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet18.08
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches215
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull typeTunnel
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail9 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters34.07
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 / 65J
Engine max60T / 90C
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 15 x 25 in., 19 gal
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. (deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight1,710 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width85 in
Trailer - Widthnot available