Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats LV 228 C 2011 vs G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756WOF 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats LV 228 C 2011 vs G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756WOF 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The G3 Boats LV 228 C 2011 measures 22,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 6,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756WOF 2007 at 16,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats LV 228 C 2011 tips the scales at 182 lbs — 121 lbs more than the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756WOF 2007 at 61 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the G3 Boats LV 228 C 2011 has a 65-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756WOF 2007's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats LV 228 C 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756WOF 2007 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 228 C 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LV 228 C 2011 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 Outfitter Jon - 1756WOF 2007 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 228 C
ModelOutfitter Jon - 1756WOF
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamDeck Width: 8 ft
Beam77 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches77
Weight - Detail1,820 lbs
Weight - Detail610 lbs
Weight - kg825.54
Weight - kg276.69
Weight - lbs.182
Weight - lbs.61
Length [deck]22 ft. 6 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet22.5
Length - Feet16
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise3.5℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches202
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
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 - Detail6 gal. portable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine max50T / 60C
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum capacity1,170 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people5
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 9 in. Deduct 20 in. from length when Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Weight3,340 lbs
Trailer - Weight1,330 lbs
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width79 in
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard®