Matching a flat G3 Boats 1652 VBW Jon 2012 against a pontoon G3 Boats Elite 25 C 2009 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 25 C 2009 measures 25,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 9,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats 1652 VBW Jon 2012 at 15,8 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats Elite 25 C 2009 tips the scales at 315 lbs — 311 lbs less than the G3 Boats 1652 VBW Jon 2012 at 4 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 225 hp, the G3 Boats Elite 25 C 2009 has a 175-hp advantage over the G3 Boats 1652 VBW Jon 2012's 50-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 25 C 2009 is rated for 15 passengers, while the G3 Boats 1652 VBW Jon 2012 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 Elite 25 C 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats Elite 25 C 2009 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 1652 VBW Jon 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.