G3 getting into Bass Boats again?

[gitnby]

They make a pretty nice pontoon from what I've seen.

The Sportsman 17' looks like a decent set up?

http://www.g3boats.com/2016-sportsman-17

http://www.g3boats.com/sportsman-17-promo-price

[OldMillRoad]

I've been running a G3 HP 200 since 2005.  It's been a great boat.  I might sell the old girl this winter.  

[5bites]

They used to make glass bass boats about 15 years ago. 

[gitnby]

I guess I didn't realize that they were already making bass boats?

I've seen their pontoons and their 'walleye' models on the water, but I guess I missed seeing their bass boats?

How do they compare to Tracker?

[Phil Lilley]

Looking to buy 2 of these to replace the G-3 boats we have now.  The 1966

[fishEd]

I have a 2003 G3 HP180 with a 150hp Yamaha HPDI Vmax. It's a great boat and never had any problems. I've heard the Bear trailer they come on are problematic, but I've never experience any. G3 is owned by Yamaha, which also owners Skeeter. From what I can tell, they took the bass boat interior layout from one of the Skeeters and stuck it in the G3 aluminum boat. This is just my opinion, I have no proof of that however. Whatever they did was great and I wish they would replicate it, I might consider updating. LOTS of storage with 2 big rod boxes, 2 big tackle compartments, and dual console. I call it the tin rocket, because with that big of a motor on a 18' aluminum boat, it'll get you there in a hurry.

[aarchdale@coresleep.com]

Looking to buy 2 of these to replace the G-3 boats we have now.  The 1966

I looked real hard at the 1966 center console. Almost got one but then i found out we were having a baby so i had to go with somthing cheaper. It is a massive boat in person. Pics on the internet do not do it justice. They have a used 1860 at Bass Pro right now that still seams like a pretty good size boat

[Ketchup]

They've made the G3 bass model for atleast 17 years, as mine is a 1998 Pro 175 with a Yamaha 4 stroke. Not an issue yet, including with the Bear trailer.  They are much wider than my boat nowadays. We have looked at upgrading after this fishing season is over.