When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the G3 Boats LX3 22 DLX 2010 and the G3 Boats X22RF 2013 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — G3 Boats LX3 22 DLX 2010 at 22,5 ft versus G3 Boats X22RF 2013 at 22,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats LX3 22 DLX 2010 tips the scales at 278 lbs — 257 lbs more than the G3 Boats X22RF 2013 at 21 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 DLX 2010 has a 110-hp advantage over the G3 Boats X22RF 2013's 115-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 X22RF 2013 carries 37 gallons versus 4 gallons in the G3 Boats LX3 22 DLX 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 DLX 2010 is rated for 14 passengers, while the G3 Boats X22RF 2013 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats LX3 22 DLX 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX3 22 DLX 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 X22RF 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.