Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2012 vs G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756 WOF 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2012 against a modified vee G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756 WOF 2008 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 LX 22 DLX 2012 measures 22,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 6,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756 WOF 2008 at 16,0 feet (2008). At 22 lbs and 61 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 115 hp, the G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2012 has a 65-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756 WOF 2008's 50-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 LX 22 DLX 2012 carries 37 gallons versus 6 gallons in the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756 WOF 2008. 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 DLX 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1756 WOF 2008 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 LX 22 DLX 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2012 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 - 1756 WOF 2008 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
ModelLX 22 DLX
ModelOutfitter Jon - 1756 WOF
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. deck width
Beam77 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches77
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs
Weight - Detail610 lbs
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg276.69
Weight - lbs.22
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 typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gauge0.080 Nosecone Gauge: 0.1
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36.5 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6 gal. portable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine max50T / 60C
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 11 x 9 in., 6.5 gal
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum capacity1,170 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people5 / 669 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all29 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 9 in. Deduct 20 in. from length when Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Weight3,720 lbs
Trailer - Weight1,330 lbs
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width79 in
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard?