Matching a modified vee G3 Boats 1756 CC 2008 against a flat G3 Boats 1756 VBW Jon 2013 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 1756 CC 2008 at 16,0 ft versus G3 Boats 1756 VBW Jon 2013 at 16,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats 1756 CC 2008 tips the scales at 725 lbs — 300 lbs more than the G3 Boats 1756 VBW Jon 2013 at 425 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 — 70 hp for the G3 Boats 1756 CC 2008 and 50 hp for the G3 Boats 1756 VBW Jon 2013. 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 boats are rated for 5 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 1756 VBW Jon 2013 comes in at 9 lbs per hp versus 10 lbs per hp for the G3 Boats 1756 CC 2008. 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.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the G3 Boats 1756 CC 2008 and its 70-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the G3 Boats 1756 VBW Jon 2013 with its 50-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.