Matching a flat Voyager Marine All Welded Jons - SC 2012 against a pontoon Voyager Marine Venture 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Voyager Marine All Welded Jons - SC 2012 measures 19,9 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Voyager Marine Venture Fish 2009 at 16,0 feet (2009). At 115 lbs and 135 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 135 hp, the Voyager Marine All Welded Jons - SC 2012 has a 75-hp advantage over the Voyager Marine Venture Fish 2009's 60-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 Venture Fish 2009 is rated for 7 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 Venture Fish 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Voyager Marine Venture Fish 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 16,0 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.