Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats LX3 22 FC Vinyl 2008 vs G3 Boats Riveted Jon - 1544LW 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats LX3 22 FC Vinyl 2008 vs G3 Boats Riveted Jon - 1544LW 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 FC Vinyl 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Riveted Jon - 1544LW 2007 at 14,0 feet (2007). At 256 lbs and 218 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 FC Vinyl 2008 has a 200-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Riveted Jon - 1544LW 2007's 25-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 LX3 22 FC Vinyl 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the G3 Boats Riveted Jon - 1544LW 2007 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats LX3 22 FC Vinyl 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX3 22 FC Vinyl 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Riveted Jon - 1544LW 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelLX3 22 FC Vinyl
ModelRiveted Jon - 1544LW
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Inches104
Beam - Inches65
Weight - Detail2,560 lbs
Weight - Detail218 lbs
Weight - kg1161.2
Weight - kg98.88
Weight - lbs.256
Weight - lbs.218
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters4.55
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches179
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise0℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches2
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail44 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]16 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.064 ga
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. 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
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 max225 hp
Engine max25 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,800 lbs
Maximum capacity720 lbs
Maximum people14 / 2,156 lbs
Maximum people3
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all30 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight4,190 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width104 in
Trailer - Widthnot available