Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT DLX 2012 vs G3 Boats V167T 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT DLX 2012 vs G3 Boats V167T 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT DLX 2012 at 18,1 ft versus G3 Boats V167T 2007 at 16,0 ft. At 89 lbs and 8 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 90 hp, the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT DLX 2012 has a 30-hp advantage over the G3 Boats V167T 2007's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 12 gal and 13 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT DLX 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the G3 Boats V167T 2007 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 1860 CCT DLX 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT DLX 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats V167T 2007 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
ModelProp Tunnel 1860 CCT DLX
ModelV167T
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Inches8
Beam - Inches77
Deadrise0℃
Deadrise13℃
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inches3
Weight - Detail890 lbs
Weight - Detail800 lbs
Weight - kg403.7
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - lbs.89
Weight - lbs.8
Height [transom]27 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet18.08
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches199
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thickness0.080 + 0.080 ga. (double plated bow)
Hull typeTunnel
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine modelYamaha
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail13 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters49.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal13
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine max60 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 11 x 21 in., 16 gal
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. (deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed)
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 6 in. (Deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed)
Trailer - Weight1,760 lbs
Trailer - Weight1,440 lbs
Trailer - Width85 in
Trailer - Width84 in
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailCustom tubular steel trailer