Matching a flat G3 Boats 1652 CC 2012 against a modified vee G3 Boats HP 180 2008 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — G3 Boats 1652 CC 2012 at 15,8 ft versus G3 Boats HP 180 2008 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats 1652 CC 2012 tips the scales at 685 lbs — 563 lbs more than the G3 Boats HP 180 2008 at 122 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 150 hp, the G3 Boats HP 180 2008 has a 90-hp advantage over the G3 Boats 1652 CC 2012's 60-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 HP 180 2008 carries 32 gallons versus 12 gallons in the G3 Boats 1652 CC 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 4 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The G3 Boats HP 180 2008 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 11 lbs per hp for the G3 Boats 1652 CC 2012. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.