Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats LX 22 F/C Vinyl 2009 vs G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1448WSOF 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats LX 22 F/C Vinyl 2009 vs G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1448WSOF 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 F/C Vinyl 2009 measures 22,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1448WSOF 2007 at 13,0 feet (2007). At 21 lbs and 34 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 F/C Vinyl 2009 has a 90-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1448WSOF 2007's 25-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 F/C Vinyl 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1448WSOF 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 F/C Vinyl 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX 22 F/C Vinyl 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1448WSOF 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 F/C Vinyl
ModelOutfitter Jon - 1448WSOF
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs
Weight - Detail340 lbs
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg154.22
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.34
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet13
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters4.22
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches166
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise0℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. 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
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine max25 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum capacity790 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all30 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight3,520 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width104 in
Trailer - Widthnot available