Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats LX 22 FC 2008 vs G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1860WOF 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats LX 22 FC 2008 vs G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1860WOF 2006 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 FC 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1860WOF 2006 at 17,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats LX 22 FC 2008 tips the scales at 204 lbs — 136 lbs more than the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1860WOF 2006 at 68 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the G3 Boats LX 22 FC 2008 has a 55-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1860WOF 2006's 60-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 FC 2008 carries 23 gallons versus 6 gallons in the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1860WOF 2006. 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 FC 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1860WOF 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats LX 22 FC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX 22 FC 2008 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 - 1860WOF 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelLX 22 FC
ModelOutfitter Jon - 1860WOF
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Inches104
Beam - Inches8
Weight - Detail2,040 lbs
Weight - Detail680 lbs
Weight - kg925.33
Weight - kg308.44
Weight - lbs.204
Weight - lbs.68
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet17
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters5.46
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches215
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise6℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.100 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 - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6 gal. portable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine max60T / 90C
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum people12 / 1,687 lbs
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all30 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Weight3,520 lbs
Trailer - Weight1,420 lbs
Trailer - Width104 in
Trailer - Width85 in
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard?