Matching a pontoon Voyager Marine 20 ft. Sport Fish 2012 against a flat Voyager Marine 70 Series 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Voyager Marine 70 Series 2011 measures 14,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Voyager Marine 20 ft. Sport Fish 2012 at 2,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Voyager Marine 70 Series 2011 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 220 lbs less than the Voyager Marine 20 ft. Sport Fish 2012 at 15 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 90 hp, the Voyager Marine 20 ft. Sport Fish 2012 has a 65-hp advantage over the Voyager Marine 70 Series 2011's 25-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 Voyager Marine 70 Series 2011 is rated for 2 passengers, while the Voyager Marine 20 ft. Sport Fish 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Voyager Marine 70 Series 2011 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Voyager Marine 20 ft. Sport Fish 2012 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 9 lbs per hp for the Voyager Marine 70 Series 2011. 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.