Matching a flat Voyager Marine All Welded Jons - SC 2012 against a pontoon Voyager Marine Express Fish 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Voyager Marine All Welded Jons - SC 2012 at 19,9 ft versus Voyager Marine Express Fish 2009 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Voyager Marine Express Fish 2009 tips the scales at 2 175 lbs — 2 060 lbs less than the Voyager Marine All Welded Jons - SC 2012 at 115 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 175 hp, the Voyager Marine Express Fish 2009 has a 40-hp advantage over the Voyager Marine All Welded Jons - SC 2012's 135-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 Express Fish 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Voyager Marine All Welded Jons - SC 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Voyager Marine Express Fish 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Voyager Marine Express Fish 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Voyager Marine All Welded Jons - SC 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.