The G3 Boats LX 20 2004 vs G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2010 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 LX 22 DLX 2010 measures 22,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 20,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats LX 20 2004 at 2,0 feet (2004). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats LX 20 2004 tips the scales at 182 lbs — 160 lbs more than the G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2010 at 22 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 100 hp for the G3 Boats LX 20 2004 and 115 hp for the G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 4 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 22 DLX 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the G3 Boats LX 20 2004 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2010 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 LX 20 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.