Matching a flat G3 Boats 1756 CC DLX 2012 against a pontoon G3 Boats LX3 20 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 1756 CC DLX 2012 measures 16,8 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 14,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats LX3 20 C 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats 1756 CC DLX 2012 tips the scales at 825 lbs — 567 lbs more than the G3 Boats LX3 20 C 2009 at 258 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 LX3 20 C 2009 has a 80-hp advantage over the G3 Boats 1756 CC DLX 2012's 70-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 1756 CC DLX 2012 carries 16 gallons versus 3 gallons in the G3 Boats LX3 20 C 2009. 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 LX3 20 C 2009 is rated for 11 passengers, while the G3 Boats 1756 CC DLX 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats LX3 20 C 2009 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The G3 Boats LX3 20 C 2009 comes in at 2 lbs per hp versus 12 lbs per hp for the G3 Boats 1756 CC DLX 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.