Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats LV 168 FC Electric 2011 vs G3 Boats V167 C 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon G3 Boats LV 168 FC Electric 2011 against a deep vee G3 Boats V167 C 2008 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 LV 168 FC Electric 2011 at 16,0 ft versus G3 Boats V167 C 2008 at 16,0 ft. At 116 lbs and 82 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 60 hp, the G3 Boats V167 C 2008 has a 50-hp advantage over the G3 Boats LV 168 FC Electric 2011's 10-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 LV 168 FC Electric 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the G3 Boats V167 C 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats LV 168 FC Electric 2011 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The G3 Boats V167 C 2008 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 12 lbs per hp for the G3 Boats LV 168 FC Electric 2011. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LV 168 FC Electric 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats V167 C 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelLV 168 FC Electric
ModelV167 C
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamDeck Width: 8 ft
Beam77 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches77
Weight - Detail1,160 lbs
Weight - Detail820 lbs
Weight - kg526.17
Weight - kg371.95
Weight - lbs.116
Weight - lbs.82
Length [deck]16 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet16
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise9.5℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches3
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches199
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 + 0.080 ga. (double plated bow)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 x 25 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 Nosecone Gauge: 0.1
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeElectric
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max10 hp
Engine max60 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail13 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 12 x 20 in., 11 gal
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people5 / 599 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 5 in
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 6 in. Deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Weight1,730 lbs
Trailer - Weight1,460 lbs
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width84 in