Matching a flat G3 Boats 2072 CC 2012 against a pontoon G3 Boats Elite 322 C 2011 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 2072 CC 2012 at 19,8 ft versus G3 Boats Elite 322 C 2011 at 22,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats Elite 322 C 2011 tips the scales at 296 lbs — 282 lbs less than the G3 Boats 2072 CC 2012 at 14 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 322 C 2011 has a 110-hp advantage over the G3 Boats 2072 CC 2012's 115-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 2072 CC 2012 carries 26 gallons versus 4 gallons in the G3 Boats Elite 322 C 2011. 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 Elite 322 C 2011 is rated for 14 passengers, while the G3 Boats 2072 CC 2012 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats Elite 322 C 2011 could be the deciding factor.