Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats LX3 22 C 2012 vs G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1448WOF 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats LX3 22 C 2012 vs G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1448WOF 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 LX3 22 C 2012 measures 22,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 9,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1448WOF 2006 at 13,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats LX3 22 C 2012 tips the scales at 282 lbs — 243 lbs more than the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1448WOF 2006 at 39 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 225 hp, the G3 Boats LX3 22 C 2012 has a 200-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1448WOF 2006's 25-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 LX3 22 C 2012 carries 38 gallons versus 6 gallons in the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1448WOF 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 LX3 22 C 2012 is rated for 14 passengers, while the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1448WOF 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 LX3 22 C 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX3 22 C 2012 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 Outfitter Jon - 1448WOF 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
ModelLX3 22 C
ModelOutfitter Jon - 1448WOF
Model Year2012
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. deck width
Beam70 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail2,820 lbs
Weight - Detail390 lbs
Weight - kg1279.13
Weight - kg176.9
Weight - lbs.282
Weight - lbs.39
Length [deck]22 ft. 6 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet22.5
Length - Feet13
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
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.22
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches166
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.100 gauge
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gauge0.100 Nosecone Gauge: 0.2
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37.5 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6 gal. portable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp
Engine max25 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 11 x 9 in., 6.5 gal
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity2,800 lbs
Maximum capacity790 lbs
Maximum people14
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all31 ft. 5 in
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Weight4,570 lbs
Trailer - Weight880 lbs
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width77 in
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailCustom galvanized trailer