Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2012 vs G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2012 against a tunnel G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2013 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 3,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2013 at 18,9 feet (2013). At 22 lbs and 116 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2012 and 115 hp for the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2013. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2012 carries 37 gallons versus 19 gallons in the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2013. 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 Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2013 caps at 8. 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 Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelLX 22 DLX
ModelProp Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX
Model Year2012
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. deck width
Beam91 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches91
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs
Weight - Detail1,160 lbs
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg526.17
Weight - lbs.22
Weight - lbs.116
Length [deck]22 ft. 6 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet22.5
Length - Feet18.92
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise6℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail28 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches28
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]27 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches227
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeTunnel
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 - Detail19 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine max115 hp
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelYamaha
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 11 x 9 in., 6.5 gal
StorageLivewell: 15 x 20 in., 14 gal
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum capacity1,755 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all29 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 10 in. (deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed)
Trailer - Weight3,720 lbs
Trailer - Weight2,270 lbs
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width92 in