Matching a flat Voyager Marine All Welded Jons - SC 2012 against a pontoon Voyager Marine Extreme 27 CR-SL 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Voyager Marine Extreme 27 CR-SL 2013 measures 27,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 7,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Voyager Marine All Welded Jons - SC 2012 at 19,9 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Voyager Marine Extreme 27 CR-SL 2013 tips the scales at 277 lbs — 162 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 300 hp, the Voyager Marine Extreme 27 CR-SL 2013 has a 165-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 Extreme 27 CR-SL 2013 is rated for 16 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 Extreme 27 CR-SL 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Voyager Marine Extreme 27 CR-SL 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 27,0 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.