Matching a flat G3 Boats 1756 SC DLX 2012 against a modified vee G3 Boats Eagle Talon 19 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 SC DLX 2012 at 16,8 ft versus G3 Boats Eagle Talon 19 2013 at 19,8 ft. At 8 lbs and 12 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the G3 Boats Eagle Talon 19 2013 has a 80-hp advantage over the G3 Boats 1756 SC 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 Eagle Talon 19 2013 carries 21 gallons versus 16 gallons in the G3 Boats 1756 SC DLX 2012. 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 1756 SC DLX 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the G3 Boats Eagle Talon 19 2013 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 1756 SC DLX 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats 1756 SC DLX 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Eagle Talon 19 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.