Matching a pontoon Voyager Marine 20 ft. 2010 against a flat Voyager Marine Series 5600 - 1256 2009 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 Series 5600 - 1256 2009 measures 12,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Voyager Marine 20 ft. 2010 at 2,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Voyager Marine Series 5600 - 1256 2009 tips the scales at 145 lbs — 130 lbs less than the Voyager Marine 20 ft. 2010 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. 2010 has a 80-hp advantage over the Voyager Marine Series 5600 - 1256 2009's 10-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 Series 5600 - 1256 2009 is rated for 3 passengers, while the Voyager Marine 20 ft. 2010 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 Series 5600 - 1256 2009 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Voyager Marine 20 ft. 2010 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 15 lbs per hp for the Voyager Marine Series 5600 - 1256 2009. 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.