Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats LV 208 C 2011 vs G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon G3 Boats LV 208 C 2011 against a tunnel G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2012 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 208 C 2011 at 20,0 ft versus G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2012 at 18,9 ft. At 172 lbs and 116 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 Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the G3 Boats LV 208 C 2011's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2012 carries 21 gallons versus 3 gallons in the G3 Boats LV 208 C 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats LV 208 C 2011 is rated for 11 passengers, while the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2012 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats LV 208 C 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LV 208 C 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelLV 208 C
ModelProp Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamDeck Width: 8 ft
Beam91 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches91
Weight - Detail1,720 lbs
Weight - Detail1,160 lbs
Weight - kg780.18
Weight - kg526.17
Weight - lbs.172
Weight - lbs.116
Length [deck]20 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet18.92
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise6℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail28 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches28
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]27 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches227
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeTunnel
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 ga
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
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine max115 hp
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelYamaha
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacity1,755 lbs
Maximum people11
Maximum people8
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 11 x 21 in., 16 gal
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 4 in
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 10 in. (deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed)
Trailer - Weight2,870 lbs
Trailer - Weight2,270 lbs
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width92 in