Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats LX 22 C 2011 vs G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860CCJ 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats LX 22 C 2011 vs G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860CCJ 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 LX 22 C 2011 measures 22,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860CCJ 2007 at 18,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats LX 22 C 2011 tips the scales at 222 lbs — 140 lbs more than the G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860CCJ 2007 at 82 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 LX 22 C 2011 has a 25-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860CCJ 2007'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 Tunnel Jon - 1860CCJ 2007 carries 12 gallons versus 4 gallons in the G3 Boats LX 22 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 LX 22 C 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860CCJ 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats LX 22 C 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX 22 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 Tunnel Jon - 1860CCJ 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelLX 22 C
ModelTunnel Jon - 1860CCJ
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamDeck Width: 8 ft. 6 in
Beam80 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches8
Weight - Detail2,220 lbs
Weight - Detail820 lbs
Weight - kg1006.97
Weight - kg371.95
Weight - lbs.222
Weight - lbs.82
Length [deck]22 ft. 6 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet22.5
Length - Feet18
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise0℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]29 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches217
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 - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max115 hp
Engine max90 / 65J
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 11 x 9 in., 6.5 gal
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all30 ft
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. Deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Weight3,740 lbs
Trailer - Weight1,690 lbs
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width85 in
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard?