The Voyager Marine Paddle Jon Series 2011 vs Voyager Marine Series 7000 - 1670 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Voyager Marine Paddle Jon Series 2011 at 17,0 ft versus Voyager Marine Series 7000 - 1670 2007 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Voyager Marine Series 7000 - 1670 2007 tips the scales at 275 lbs — 141 lbs less than the Voyager Marine Paddle Jon Series 2011 at 134 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 35 hp, the Voyager Marine Series 7000 - 1670 2007 has a 27-hp advantage over the Voyager Marine Paddle Jon Series 2011's 8-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

Both boats are rated for 3 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Voyager Marine Series 7000 - 1670 2007 comes in at 8 lbs per hp versus 17 lbs per hp for the Voyager Marine Paddle Jon 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.