Matching a deep vee G3 Boats V162 C 2009 against a pontoon G3 Boats V18F 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 V162 C 2009 at 16,0 ft versus G3 Boats V18F 2013 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the G3 Boats V18F 2013 tips the scales at 154 lbs — 142 lbs less than the G3 Boats V162 C 2009 at 12 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 — 90 hp for the G3 Boats V162 C 2009 and 70 hp for the G3 Boats V18F 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the G3 Boats V162 C 2009 carries 33 gallons versus 27 gallons in the G3 Boats V18F 2013. 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 V18F 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the G3 Boats V162 C 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats V18F 2013 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The G3 Boats V162 C 2009 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 2 lbs per hp for the G3 Boats V18F 2013. 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.