Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2012 vs G3 Boats Welded Jon - 1652VBW 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats LX 22 DLX 2012 vs G3 Boats Welded Jon - 1652VBW 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 DLX 2012 measures 22,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 7,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Welded Jon - 1652VBW 2007 at 15,0 feet (2007). At 22 lbs and 4 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 75-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Welded Jon - 1652VBW 2007's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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 Welded Jon - 1652VBW 2007 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 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 Welded Jon - 1652VBW 2007 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 22 DLX
ModelWelded Jon - 1652VBW
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. deck width
Beam71 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.8
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches71
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs
Weight - Detail400 lbs
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - kg181.44
Weight - lbs.22
Weight - lbs.4
Length [deck]22 ft. 6 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet22.5
Length - Feet15
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise3℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail52 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches19
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36.5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine max40T / 60C
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 11 x 9 in., 6.5 gal
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all29 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight3,720 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Widthnot available