Matching a flat G3 Boats 1436 Jon 2013 against a pontoon G3 Boats Elite 325 C 2012 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 Elite 325 C 2012 measures 25,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 11,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats 1436 Jon 2013 at 13,9 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats Elite 325 C 2012 tips the scales at 317 lbs — 165 lbs less than the G3 Boats 1436 Jon 2013 at 152 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 250 hp, the G3 Boats Elite 325 C 2012 has a 235-hp advantage over the G3 Boats 1436 Jon 2013's 15-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 Elite 325 C 2012 is rated for 15 passengers, while the G3 Boats 1436 Jon 2013 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 Elite 325 C 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats Elite 325 C 2012 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 1436 Jon 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.