2011 G3 Sun Catcher Elite 325 Cruise

New and exciting design developments

By Matt Spencer

The term Renaissance is used to describe the period roughly between the 14th and 17th centuries in Europe. It is derived from a combination of the French words of “ri” and “nascere,” meaning “again” and “to be born” respectively. It was a time of political, social and cultural rebirth that bridged into the modern age.

Well, I most certainly think pontoon boat building is experiencing a Renaissance period, with new and exciting design developments that are propelling this increasingly popular boat into a modern age of its own. In the past, pontoons have been regarded as your dad’s slow cruising, single-purpose party boats. Now, they’re powerful and versatile machines that can be equipped for fishing and watersports while offering the space and amenities to entertain a crowd. A perfect example of this is the 2011 G3 Sun Catcher Elite 325 Cruise.

At 25 feet long with an 8-foot, 6-inch beam, the 325 has the stats of a big day boat, but on the inside it looks like your typical pontoon. You know what I mean… the standard facing seating at the bow and an L-shaped lounge to stern. While others have tried to spice this layout up, G3 believes there’s no sense messing with a good thing. However, when you look closer at the little details of the 325 you see there’s much more than just a standard pontoon layout.

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PowerBoat Television: This boat will be featured on Episode 9 of the 2011 season. For broadcasters and airtimes, please visit powerboattv.com.