Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats LX3 25 Cruise 2006 vs G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1756 CCT DLX 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats LX3 25 Cruise 2006 vs G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1756 CCT DLX 2013 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 25 Cruise 2006 measures 25,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 7,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1756 CCT DLX 2013 at 17,1 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats LX3 25 Cruise 2006 tips the scales at 276 lbs — 193 lbs more than the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1756 CCT DLX 2013 at 83 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 25 Cruise 2006 has a 155-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1756 CCT DLX 2013's 70-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 Prop Tunnel 1756 CCT DLX 2013 carries 9 gallons versus 3 gallons in the G3 Boats LX3 25 Cruise 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 25 Cruise 2006 is rated for 15 passengers, while the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1756 CCT DLX 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats LX3 25 Cruise 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats LX3 25 Cruise 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1756 CCT DLX 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelLX3 25 Cruise
ModelProp Tunnel 1756 CCT DLX
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches77
Weight - Detail2,760 lbs
Weight - Detail830 lbs
Weight - kg1251.91
Weight - kg376.48
Weight - lbs.276
Weight - lbs.83
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet17.08
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches3
Length overall - Inches205
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] - DetailBottom: 56 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]27 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. x 25 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.100 Nosecone Gauge: .100 Double-plated Nosecone Gauge: .1
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail9 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters34.07
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp
Engine max70 hp
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelYamaha
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs
Maximum capacity1,170 lbs
Maximum people15
Maximum people5
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 15 x 20 in., 14 gal
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all31 ft. 11 in
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 3 in. (deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed)
Trailer - Weight4,300 lbs
Trailer - Weight1,675 lbs
Trailer - Width104 in
Trailer - Width81 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull typenot available
Hull typeTunnel