Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats LX3 22 C 2010 vs G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860CCJ 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats LX3 22 C 2010 vs G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860CCJ 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 LX3 22 C 2010 measures 22,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860CCJ 2007 at 18,0 feet (2007). At 28 lbs and 82 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 225 hp, the G3 Boats LX3 22 C 2010 has a 135-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860CCJ 2007's 90-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 Tunnel Jon - 1860CCJ 2007 carries 12 gallons versus 4 gallons in the G3 Boats LX3 22 C 2010. 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 LX3 22 C 2010 is rated for 14 passengers, while the G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860CCJ 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats LX3 22 C 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX3 22 C 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1860CCJ 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelLX3 22 C
ModelTunnel Jon - 1860CCJ
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches8
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs
Weight - Detail820 lbs
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - kg371.95
Weight - lbs.28
Weight - lbs.82
Length - Feet22.5
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches217
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise0℃
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]29 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 x 25 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.100 Nosecone Gauge: 0.2
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha
Engine/s standardYamaha
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max225 hp
Engine max90 / 65J
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 11 x 17 x 9 in., 6.5 gal
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity2,800 lbs
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum people14
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all30 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. Deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Weight4,550 lbs
Trailer - Weight1,690 lbs
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width85 in
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard?