Matching a modified vee G3 Boats 1652 CC 2009 against a tunnel G3 Boats Jet Tunnel 1860 CCJ 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 Jet Tunnel 1860 CCJ 2012 measures 18,1 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats 1652 CC 2009 at 15,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats 1652 CC 2009 tips the scales at 685 lbs — 602 lbs more than the G3 Boats Jet Tunnel 1860 CCJ 2012 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 60 hp for the G3 Boats 1652 CC 2009 and 60 hp for the G3 Boats Jet Tunnel 1860 CCJ 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 12 gal and 12 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats Jet Tunnel 1860 CCJ 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the G3 Boats 1652 CC 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 Jet Tunnel 1860 CCJ 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats Jet Tunnel 1860 CCJ 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 1652 CC 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.