Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 2009 vs G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 2009 against a tunnel G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2013 measures 18,9 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 2009 at 14,0 feet (2009). At 51 lbs and 116 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 G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2013 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2013 carries 19 gallons versus 6 gallons in the G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 2009. 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 Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 2009 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 Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Outfitter V143 T 2009 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
ModelOutfitter V143 T
ModelProp Tunnel 1966 CCT DLX
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches91
Weight - Detail510 lbs
Weight - Detail1,160 lbs
Weight - kg231.33
Weight - kg526.17
Weight - lbs.51
Weight - lbs.116
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]27 in
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet18.92
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters4.34
Length overall - Meters5.77
Length overall - Inches171
Length overall - Inches227
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise6℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail28 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches28
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.064 ga
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeTunnel
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6 gal. port
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters71.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelYamaha
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum capacity1,755 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people8
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 15 x 20 in., 14 gal
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all17 ft. 3 in. Deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 10 in. (deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight2,270 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width92 in