The 2025 Helios GT-R 23 is a high performance, stunningly beautiful pontoon that is designed for boaters who desire both style and comfort on the water. This model is a perfect blend of cutting-edge technology, a sleek design, and modern aesthetics to deliver an unforgettable experience on the water. And the best part? You don’t have to sacrifice luxury or comfort either!
The Helios GT-R 23 is a total of 23 feet in length which is the perfect size for maintaining balance, maneuverability, and stability on the water. While the design is sleek and sharp, the handling of this pontoon is seamless, relaxed, and easy. This model is able to crush any water conditions you find yourself allowing you to spend more time on the water.
One standout feature of this boat is the helm area that is well-appointed to ensure you’re comfortable at every turn. With the equipped tow pylon, you can dive into the world of water sports and take on waterskiing, wakeboarding, and even tubing. The whole family can get out and have fun! A single outboard engine powers this machine is complemented with a comprehensive onboard digital system that allows you to monitor your boat’s fuel efficiency, performance, and other metrics in real time. You will find that you can quickly and effortlessly adapt to any changing environment and situation.
The interior of the 2025 Helios GT-R 23 is designed to be both functional and luxurious allowing you to not only enjoy the ride, but to relax at the same time. The cockpit is spacious and equipped with amenities to ensure you stay entertained.
Whether you are looking for a fun day of watersports or you want to take the family out on the water, there is no doubt that the 2025 Helios GT-R 23 is the perfect pontoon to get the job done while offering you the perfect blend of style, performance, and sophistication.
About Helios
Helios (Helios Marine Group) may sound new to you because this is a relatively new company that started in 2021. While the company is new to the boating world, the experts that work here have many years of experience throughout the boat building community.
The focus of Helios is to craft boats that create some of the best on-water experiences. The company has a lower volume production to ensure the highest quality boats are on the market. They do not cut corners, and anything less than perfect is not acceptable.
The 2025 Helios GT-R 23 is a testament to their mission and this pontoon boat truly brings together everything that Helios is about.
Walkthrough of the 2025 Helios GT-R 23
The 2025 Helios GT-R 23 is a new pontoon boat entering the market and this pontoon is sure to stun when you lay eyes on it. It is not your average pontoon, and it is built to be a performance machine.
With a litany of amenities and features, this boat is going to deliver an unforgettable ride along with plenty of comfort and luxury to go with it.
In this walkthrough, we will explore what the 2025 Helios GT-R 23 has to offer you. We will delve into some of the different areas of the boat making sure to highlight the standout features. We will also cover other topics such as the engine, performance, pricing, specifications, and even warranty information.
Helm
One of the most important areas of the boat is where the captain is in control and the 2025 Helios GT-R 23 makes the helm very comfortable and spacious. The helm station is elevated to ensure you can easily view everything you need to at a glance. There is a removable helm windscreen as well.
The captain’s chair is a large, plush bucket seat that swivels, reclines, and slides both forward and backward. The chair does have moveable arm rests.
Steering is made easy with the tilt steering wheel. You will find that the placement of the throttle to the right of the seat allows you to sit comfortably and rest your elbow on the arm rest as you control the boat. The electronic shift and throttle controls are all powered by Mercury Active Trim for a flawless ride on the water.
The helm console includes a large 12-inch digital display screen. The home screen displays the engine speed, engine RPMs, fuel level, battery voltage, engine voltage, engine temperature, and water pressure. You can, with the tap of a finger, switch the console screen to display other features such as the navigation system and the boat’s lights.
Your additional switches are located here along with USB ports and a large storage compartment that can accommodate a large rolling cooler.
Entertainment on the boat is provided by a Fusion stereo system which has Boston Acoustic speakers equipped throughout.
The Bimini top located overhead is electrically actuated and can be lowered or raised at the click of a button.
Transom
The transom is home to a swim ladder with steps along with a boarding door. The transom platform is large in size so that you can easily walk around on it and even use it as a swim platform.
A standout feature of the transom area is the tow pylon that is located here. This tow pylon is rated to pull tubes. What is nice about this tow pylon is that NO stern eye is needed to do so.
The lounge area at the transom has a flop back seat. If you lean the seat forward, you have an aft facing lounge. You can also lean it aft, and you will have both an aft and forward facing seat. The seats have hand grips and the tow pylon also doubles as a safety feature for this seat. This seat provides you with one of the best views of the water as you cruise.
All of the seat tops open up to reveal storage space underneath. The seat tops have hinges that allow for easy opening and closing of the seat.
Throughout the seating you will find built in cup holders and speakers.
Bow
At the bow there are two forward-facing lounges that feature fold down arm rests. Each lounge has built in cup holders and speakers. These seats also offer the same storage arrangements as the other seats throughout the boat.
There is an in-floor ski locker and what makes this ski locker unique is that the lid lifts straight up and forward as opposed to opening towards the side. The lid stands up on its own as well ensuring you can easily access your items inside.
Layout Options
The 2025 Helios GT-R 23 comes in three main layout options to choose from. Below, we will go over what each layout is.
Depending on the layout you choose, there are up to 37 total stainless cup holders located throughout the boat and a total of 9 USB charging ports throughout the cockpit.
ALL of the layouts have three entry points which include boarding doors at the bow, mid ship on the port side, and at the transom.
CW or Center Walkthrough
This layout features an unobstructed center walkway that spans the length of the boat. This option features wraparound seating and plenty of under seat storage for all your needs.
CWDH or Center Walkthrough Dual Helm
This layout also features an unobstructed center walkway that spans the length of the boat. This layout has wraparound seating as well. What makes this layout different is that it comes with two captain’s chairs.
SL or Stern Lounger
This layout option does not have an unobstructed walkway, but it does offer the most flexibility and space for all passengers on board. There is a moveable backrest that easily converts seating from forward to rear facing.
Optional Upgrades
There are additional optional upgrades to customize your boat including audio upgrades, a variety of different color choices, and adding a Bimini top with a camera.
Do keep in mind that most upgrades will increase the overall price of your boat.
Engine and Performance
The 2025 Helios GT-R 23 comes with a Mercury 300 Verado engine. This pontoon does use a single engine to power it but do not let this fool you as this pontoon does offer performance. The Mercury Verado engine lineup is well known for offering superior gains on the water and delivering exhilarating experiences. You can expect this engine to deliver the speed, performance, and acceleration you desire.
If you are looking to customize your 2025 Helios GT-R 23, you can choose from a number of different engine options including:
- Mercury 200 DTS
- Mercury 250 Verado
- Mercury 350 Verado V10
- Mercury 400 Verado V10
When it comes to handling and stability on the water, the 2025 Helios GT-R 23 will impress you. This pontoon offers an incredible ride thanks to the lifting strakes that are positioned perfectly on both sides of the boat (bottom of the inside tubes and inside of the outside tubes). The inner strakes are responsible for providing you with the lift that the pontoon needs to plane on the water but the outer strakes work to deflect spray and also add a lift. The combination of these strakes work together to deliver an exceptional ride.
Handling of the 2025 Helios GT-R 23 is superior with the throttle and controls right at your fingertips. You will find that maneuvering your boat on the water is simple and easy to do, especially with the included Mercury Active Trim, which is a hands-free system that adjusts your engine’s trim to improve fuel economy, ease, and performance.
Pricing and Specifications
Pricing information for the 2025 Helios GT-R 23 is not readily available; however, it does look like this boat may have a starting MRSP in the range of $100,000 to $200,000.
If you are interested in pricing information or you would like an accurate price quote, it is recommended that you work closely with an authorized Helios dealer.
Specifications
- Length: 25 feet 1 inch
- Beam: 8 feet 6 inches
- Dry Weight: 5,642 pounds
- Seating Capacity: 15 people
- Fuel Capacity: 74 gallons
Warranty Information
After reviewing the Helios Marine Group website, it did not appear that there is any warranty information available. This does not mean that the 2025 Helios GT-R 23 does not come with a warranty but simply means that the warranty information was not available at the time of writing this.
Many boat manufacturers do offer warranties with their boats and these warranties typically include coverage for a limited amount of time. The limited warranties often cover the different components, gel coat, and other areas of the boat such as electronics.
If you would like to get accurate and up to date warranty information, it is recommended that you speak with an authorized Helios dealer as they can review what coverage is provided including any exclusions or limitations.
Final Thoughts
While the 2025 Helios GT-R 23 is a newer pontoon boat to the market, it is ready to leave a mark. It is impressive with its design and ability to provide you with a comfortable ride. You will find that the exterior of the boat is well designed to look sleek and turn heads. This expertly crafted watercraft is an excellent choice for those who want to be able to use technology to their advantage. This pontoon features a large touchscreen system that lets you control your boat and see the boat’s stats in real time in front of you.
Furthermore, the interior of this boat is luxurious and comfortable to ensure that you and your guests are relaxed.
Whether you are looking to enjoy some fun time on the water or you simply want to spend time socializing with your friends, this is the perfect watercraft to make it happen. With the new 2025 Helios GT-R 23, you will get performance, comfort, and style all at the same time.
Images from: https://www.heliosmarinegroup.com/model/pontoon-gtr-23
