Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats LX 22 F/C Vinyl 2009 vs G3 Boats Outfitter V12 Camo 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats LX 22 F/C Vinyl 2009 vs G3 Boats Outfitter V12 Camo 2005 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 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Outfitter V12 Camo 2005 at 12,0 feet (2005). At 21 lbs and 17 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 100-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Outfitter V12 Camo 2005's 15-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 V12 Camo 2005 caps at 3. 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 V12 Camo 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelLX 22 F/C Vinyl
ModelOutfitter V12 Camo
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.55
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches61
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs
Weight - Detail170 lbs
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg77.11
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.17
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet12
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters3.81
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches15
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]16 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.064 gauge
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine max15 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum capacity600 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people3
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