Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT 2012 vs G3 Boats V322F 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a tunnel G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT 2012 against a pontoon G3 Boats V322F 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 V322F 2013 measures 22,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT 2012 at 18,1 feet (2012). At 87 lbs and 24 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 150 hp, the G3 Boats V322F 2013 has a 60-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT 2012's 90-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 V322F 2013 carries 38 gallons versus 12 gallons in the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT 2012. 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 V322F 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats V322F 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats V322F 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Prop Tunnel 1860 CCT 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelProp Tunnel 1860 CCT
ModelV322F
Model Year2012
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches8
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise0℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail870 lbs
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs
Weight - kg394.63
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - lbs.87
Weight - lbs.24
Height [transom]27 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18.08
Length - Feet22.5
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches27
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeTunnel
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 11 x 21 in., 16 gal
StorageLivewells: 14 x 19 in., 10 gal.; 17 x 19 in., 12 gal
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 7 in. (deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed)
Trailer - Length over all31 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Weight1,740 lbs
Trailer - WeightTotal Package: 3,940 lbs
Trailer - Width85 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.1