Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats LX 20 C 2009 vs G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon G3 Boats LX 20 C 2009 against a deep vee G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 2009 measures 14,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats LX 20 C 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats LX 20 C 2009 tips the scales at 212 lbs — 161 lbs more than the G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 2009 at 51 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 G3 Boats LX 20 C 2009 carries a rated maximum of 100 hp. Engine data for the G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.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 LX 20 C 2009 is rated for 11 passengers, while the G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats LX 20 C 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX 20 C 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelLX 20 C
ModelOutfitter V143 T
Model Year2009
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail2,120 lbs
Weight - Detail510 lbs
Weight - kg961.62
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - lbs.212
Weight - lbs.51
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet14
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches171
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.064 ga
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. 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 tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6 gal. port
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max100 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,050 lbs
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum people11
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 4 in
Trailer - Length over all17 ft. 3 in. Deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Weight2,770 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width104 in
Trailer - Widthnot available