Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats LX 22 Fish & Cruise 2006 vs G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1652WSOF 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats LX 22 Fish & Cruise 2006 vs G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1652WSOF 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 Fish & Cruise 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1652WSOF 2006 at 15,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats LX 22 Fish & Cruise 2006 tips the scales at 204 lbs — 158 lbs more than the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1652WSOF 2006 at 46 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 Fish & Cruise 2006 has a 75-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1652WSOF 2006'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 Fish & Cruise 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1652WSOF 2006 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 Fish & Cruise 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX 22 Fish & Cruise 2006 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 - 1652WSOF 2006 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 Fish & Cruise
ModelOutfitter Jon - 1652WSOF
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.8
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches71
Weight - Detail2,040 lbs
Weight - Detail460 lbs
Weight - kg925.33
Weight - kg208.65
Weight - lbs.204
Weight - lbs.46
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet15
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches19
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
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. x 25 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 Nosecone Gauge: .1
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine max40T / 60C
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight3,520 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width104 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.100 gauge