When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the G3 Boats LV 228 C 2012 and the G3 Boats LX3 22 DLX 2011 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — G3 Boats LV 228 C 2012 at 22,5 ft versus G3 Boats LX3 22 DLX 2011 at 22,5 ft. At 182 lbs and 278 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 225 hp, the G3 Boats LX3 22 DLX 2011 has a 110-hp advantage over the G3 Boats LV 228 C 2012's 115-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 LV 228 C 2012 carries 27 gallons versus 4 gallons in the G3 Boats LX3 22 DLX 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 LX3 22 DLX 2011 is rated for 14 passengers, while the G3 Boats LV 228 C 2012 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats LX3 22 DLX 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX3 22 DLX 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats LV 228 C 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.