When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the G3 Boats Elite 325 C 2012 and the G3 Boats X324SS 2013 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — G3 Boats Elite 325 C 2012 at 25,0 ft versus G3 Boats X324SS 2013 at 23,9 ft. At 317 lbs and 292 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 250 hp, the G3 Boats Elite 325 C 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the G3 Boats X324SS 2013's 225-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 38 gal and 38 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats Elite 325 C 2012 is rated for 15 passengers, while the G3 Boats X324SS 2013 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats Elite 325 C 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats Elite 325 C 2012 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 X324SS 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.