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Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The G3 Boats Elite 326SS 2013 measures 26,4 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 9,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the G3 Boats Welded Jon - 1860 VBW 2009 at 17,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats Elite 326SS 2013 tips the scales at 334 lbs — 329 lbs more than the G3 Boats Welded Jon - 1860 VBW 2009 at 5 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 250 hp, the G3 Boats Elite 326SS 2013 has a 190-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Welded Jon - 1860 VBW 2009's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats Elite 326SS 2013 is rated for 15 passengers, while the G3 Boats Welded Jon - 1860 VBW 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats Elite 326SS 2013 could be the deciding factor.