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Updated 1/21/12 |
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G3 HP180
06 135 Merc Opti |
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PowerTech, 6" HydroDynamics jackplate. Propshaft is 5.5" below
the pad. 53 mph @ 6000 rpm (gps). "Boat fishes great, very stable
and hauls light. I can't figure out why it's not faster with a 135 Opti
on it. PowerTech says I have 19% prop slip on my 4 blade. Also I have
porpoising too. Bow light?" |
Bonney7
- ME |
01
G3 Pro MV 175
01 40 Yamaha |
Motorguide
TM. "Just bought (June 2011) and is in the shop, waiting to get it
back." |
Apostolicchris
- FL |
05
G3 Eagle 175
99 75 Yamaha |
17
Solas, Humminbird 788ci, MinnKota 40AT. Propshaft is 2.5" below the
pad. 39 mph @ 5000 rpm (gps). |
ScottG3Eagle175
- LA |
01
G3 MV185 Pro
01 90 Yamaha |
Humminbird
565, 595/GPS, MinnKota Fortrex 80# TM. Motor is 1.5" above the
transom. 48 mph (gps). |
ARH1956
- AL |
05
G3 HP200
05 200 Yamaha
HPDI |
Yamaha
prop, manual jackplate, Garmin electronics, MinnKota TM. 74 mph
(speedo). |
C3herron
- KY |
| 06
G3 HP200 |
25"
Yamaha, 6" Hi-Jacker, Garmin 178, 178C, |
G3
Guy - TN |
| 06
200 Yamaha |
MinnKota
Maxxum. Propshaft is 4.5" below the pad. |
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HPDI |
67
mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). |
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| 06
G3 Eagle 175 |
17"
PowerTech SCD3, Humminbird 798Si, Garmin, |
Brad
H - WI |
| 06
90 Yamaha |
MinnKota
40#. 40 mph @ (gps). "Speed fully loaded, two |
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people.
Looking to gain a few more mph and considering |
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adding
a jackplate. Boat runs great, quick holeshot. Small |
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rod
locker, with Stick Jackets it now works great. I filled |
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the
storage bins with 3600 Plano boxes and soft tackle |
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binders.
Added a 3 bank DualPro charger to underside of |
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lid
in back and ran an extension cord out the rear engine |
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cable
access hole so I can plug the charger in without lifting |
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the
lid." |
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| 04
G3 HP 200 |
21"
Yamaha M, 6" jackplate, Humminbird/Garmin electronics |
ALH7498
- AL |
| 04
150 Yamaha |
MinnKota
TM. 49-51 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). |
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HPDI |
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| 01
G3 Pro 175 |
15"
Apollo, Humminbird, Lowrance electronics, Motorguide |
Mitserv
- MO |
| 99
60 Yamaha |
54#
TM. 35 mph @ 5800 rpm (speedo). G3 boat handles |
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great
and is very easy on gas." |
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| 04
G3 Eagle 175 |
19"
Yamaha, 6" CMC jackplate, Garmin FF80, FF120, |
TE1980
- TN |
| 03
70 Yamaha |
MinnKota
TM. Propshaft is 2.5" below the pad. |
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40.2
mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). "Also has a SE Sport |
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Hydrofoil." |
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| 00
G3 MV 175 Pro |
40
mph @ 3500 rpm (speedo). |
David
- GA |
| 99
70 Yamaha |
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| 02
G3 HP 180 |
Humminbird
electronics, Motorguide Brute 767. |
Topwater
Guy - CA |
| 02
F115 Yamaha |
"Great
boat, wish I could say the same for the trailer...POS. |
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Will
begin the second repair in as many years. Bear trailers |
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are
Crap." |
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| 08
G3 Eagle 175 |
Garmin
95, MinnKota TM. 46 mph @ 5200 rpm (gps). |
Ratdawg
- SC |
| 08
90 Yamaha |
"Has
great holeshot. Hard to steer to port unless the motor |
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is
trimmed up almost to porpoising height. Can't seem to fix |
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this
problem. Boat could have had better rod storage but |
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overall
a good boat." |
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| 08 G3 V210 |
24"
Yamaha, Humminbird 997 CSI, 957 C, MinnKota 101# |
BransonFishingGuide
- MO |
| 08 250
Yamaha |
62"
shaft. 54 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). |
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"Great
boat, really big and takes on the big water with ease. |
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G3 Team
Wrap with a T8 HP Yamaha kicker." |
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| 99 G3 Pro G
185 |
Lowrance
electronics, MinnKota TM. 63 mph @ 5800 rpm |
John1208
- GA |
| 99 150
Yamaha |
(speedo).
"Nice boat but would like to make it the real |
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Skeeter,
that it is have already changed seats to ZX seats |
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and the new
style 3" one gauges." |
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| 08 G3 Eagle
180 |
17"
aluminum, Garmin 95 fish finder, MinnKota 55#. |
Immzbhavn2much
- FL |
| 08 90
Yamaha |
"Christmas
gift from the wife." |
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| 01 G3 Pro
170 |
"We
have a 2001 G3 and the rivets are coming out and the |
Jim
D - MO |
| 01 45
Yamaha |
boat is
taking on water and of course the warranty expired |
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last
Sept.2006. Has anyone heard of this being a problem |
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with the G3
boats or a recall? Thanks." |
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| 99 G3 Pro
185 |
"What
should be the max rpms for this boat, just got it 5 |
Rubber
Duck - GA |
| 99 150
Yamaha |
days ago
(9/17)?" |
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| 06 G3
1860CCT |
15"
Turbo, 6" Flats Jac hydraulic, Lowrance 332C, |
Willyketchem
- IN |
| 07 90
Yamaha |
Eagle Cuda,
MinnKota 70#. Prop 1 5/8" below the pad. |
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39 mph @
5200 rpm (gps). "Great fishin boat for the rivers. |
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Can run in
very skinny water." |
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| 05 G3 Eagle
175 |
Eagle
FishElite 480 sonar/GPS, Garmin Fishfinder 85, |
RangerPro520
- MS |
| 05 90
Yamaha |
MinnKota
All Terrain 40#. "Like New, it's rarely been used, |
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and looks
brand new!" |
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| 99 G3 Pro G
185 |
25"
Yamaha ProSeries. 63 mph @ 5500 rpm (speedo). |
Bmartindds
- LA |
| 99 150
Yamaha |
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VMax |
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| 04 G3 HP200 |
25"
prop, 6" jackplate, Garmin electronics. 65.9 mph @ |
Trent
- KY |
| 04 200
Yamaha |
5550 rpm
(gps). "Hit 65.9 today w/2 people, 8 rods, |
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VMax EFI |
2 tackle
boxes in choppy water, gas tank 3/8 full, 2 trolling, |
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3/18/07.... |
1 cranking
battery." |
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| 06 Eagle
165 |
Garmin
electronics, MinnKota 40. "Just got boat in Feb '07, |
Fishing
Cop 623 - TX |
| 06 50
Yamaha |
had 10
hours from previous owner. Still learning boat. Trolling |
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motor may
not be enough for fishing in the wind. Need depth |
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finder up
front. Will keep posted as more time on the water. |
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| 05 G3 HP170 |
19"
Rapture, Garmin 85, Lowrance X86, MinnKota 65#. |
BFG3MAN
- TX |
| 06 115
Yamaha |
Motor is
1.5" off the transom. 45 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). |
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4 Stroke |
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| 04 G3 Eagle
175 |
17"
Comp Prop, 6" CMC jackplate, Garmin FF80, |
Tommy
- TN |
| 03 70
Yamaha |
GPS/Sonar,
MinnKota AT40. Propshaft is 1.5" below the |
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pad.
43 mph @ 6200 rpm. "I bought it new 2 years ago. |
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Added the
jackplate shortly after, it added about 4 mph gps |
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and greatly
improved the handling. I'm fighting a slight |
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porpoising
problem now. I am going to try a set of small trim |
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tabs and
give that a shot. Overall a really good little boat and |
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super cheap
on gas." |
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| 06 G3
HP180DC |
20"
Yamaha 4 blade, Garmin 250, Motorguide 70#. |
Madman
- OK |
| 05 115
Yamaha |
Propshaft
is 6" below the pad. 50 mph @ 5500 rpm |
PHOTO
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(speedo).
"Boat launches out of the hole fast and runs great. |
PHOTO |
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Can't
always get full rpm even at light load and trim gauge |
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indicates
full up? Does motor sound a bit low on the transom? |
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Anyone have
info on the setup?" |
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| 06 G3 Eagle
175 |
Solas
17", Garmin FF250, MinnKota AT40. |
JStew
- AR |
| 06 90
Yamaha |
Motor is
1.5" off the transom. 43 mph @ 5000 rpm (speedo). |
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"Just
getting it broken in. Excellent holeshot and handling. |
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Working on
porpoising issue - time to start tweaking the |
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set-up." |
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| 04 G3 |
Humminbird
Matrix, Cuda, MinnKota 80#. |
RBoyd
- TX |
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Golden Eagle 185 |
54 mph @
5200 rpm (speedo). "Bought the boat new in |
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| 00 115
Yamaha |
November
'05. Easy to tow, handles rough water well, |
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good on the
gas mileage, large front deck, good layout, fishes |
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great and
priced right. I am pleased with it. After years of |
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fishing in
a fiberglass boat this is a nice change." |
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| 02 G3 HP
180 |
Zercom
flasher, MinnKota 74#. "Just bought boat, looking |
Mr
Jt - MN |
| 04 115
Yamaha |
forward to
getting it on the water and seeing what it will do." |
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| 06 G3 Eagle
185 |
21"
prop, Garmin FF85, MinnKota 55AT. "Just purchased |
JAG3Lee
- AL |
| 06 150
Yamaha |
this boat
and can hardly wait to get it on the water. I would |
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VMax |
like any
suggestions, comments or advice you all might have |
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on the
proper setup of this boat. Thanks....." |
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| 02 G3 HP
190DC |
25"
prop, Eagle 160, Motorguide 72#. |
G3BassMan
- OK |
| 02 175
Yamaha |
65 mph @
5500 rpm (gps). |
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HPDI |
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| 02 G3
HP190SE |
25"
prop, 6" Pro Hi Jacker, Humminbird 320, Motorguide |
GeorgeW
- OK |
| 02 175
Yamaha |
80# hand
control. Motor is 3" off the transom. |
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70 mph @
5200 rpm (gps) "Great holeshot, runs 70-75 flat |
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out,
porpoises as you decelerate." |
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| 99 G3 Pro
G175 |
23"
Stiletto, 5.25" TH jackplate, Humminbird electronics, |
BobbyB
- LA |
| 98 130
Yamaha |
MinnKota
70#. Propshaft is 4" below the pad. |
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50.4 mph @
5900 rpm (gps). |
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| 04 G3 HP200 |
23"
Yamaha, Garmin 160, MinnKota 74#. |
G3HP200
- OH |
| 03 150
Yamaha |
58 mph @
5250 rpm (gps). |
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HPDI |
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| 04 G3 Pro
175 |
Stock prop,
Garmin 80, Humminbird 120, MinnKota 42#. |
BuckeyeRon
- OH |
| 04 50
Yamaha |
38 mph
(speedo)."Great boat, huge front deck, great storage, |
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center rod
locker will hold about 12 rods/reels. 50 hp great |
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gas
mileage. Loads/unloads easy. Quality seem real high." |
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| 03 G3 Pro
175 |
13"
Powertech, Humminbird/Garmin electronics, |
Clark
- AR |
| 03 50
Yamaha |
Motorguide
55#. "I bought the boat new last year. Still |
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tinkering
with getting more speed. I replaced the factory prop |
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with this
new Powertech stainless prop. I gained 2 mph and |
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a big
increase in holeshot. The boat is great to fish in and |
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handles
very well. I would recommend one to anybody |
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looking for
a new boat. |
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| 04 G3 HP
180DC |
21"
Yamaha, 6" Pro Hi-Jacker, Garmin GPS Map 168 |
G3Yama150
- TN |
| 04 150
Yamaha |
sounder,
Garmin FF 160, MinnKota AT 65#. |
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Propshaft
is 5" below the pad. "Just finishing break-in and |
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haven't had
time to play with engine height, props. I'm |
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guessing
about 60 mph gps - more later. Very pleased with |
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this rig.
One biggie now is it uses only 30% as much fuel as |
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my 225 Merc
did, however it won't peel your eyelids back |
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either.
Quality is much better than my other tin boat. |
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Bassbarge." |
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| 04 G3 HP180 |
Garmin
FF160, MinnKota 55AT. "Just got the boat on |
Junebug
- MO |
| 04 115
Yamaha |
March
27/04, can't wait to get it out on the water!" |
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| 00 G3
ProG175 |
Stock
Yamaha prop, 50 mph @ 5800 rpm (speedo). |
FSchlenter911
- VA |
| 99 130
Yamaha |
"Any
suggestions on how to run the boat faster? Thanks...." |
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| 02 G3 HP200 |
23"
Tempest, 5" CMC, Lowrance LMS 240, |
Rarrin2278
- MO |
| 96 150 Merc
EFI |
MinnKota AT
65#. 61 mph @ 5400 rpm (gps). |
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"Just
got this boat, still playing with it. Great ride, super hole |
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shot. Nice
boat, lots of storage!!" |
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| 01 G3 HP
180 |
25"
prop, Zercom indash, Motorguide 752. |
Bob
- ME |
| 01 150
Yamaha |
"Purchased
the boat a couple of weeks ago. In the process |
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VMax |
of doing
engine run in. While running 3000 rpm at approx. |
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35-40 mph
with the trim all the way down, the boat begins |
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to porpoise
badly. Any attempt to bring the trim up only |
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makes the
porpoising worse, until you have to back off the |
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throttle
and put the trim all the way back down. Any info |
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someone can
share in solving this porpoising problem would |
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be helpful.
The boat fishes well. Plenty of room on the front |
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deck and
storage space is excellent. Rear deck is also |
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spacious." |
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| 01 G3 HP190 |
25"
prop, Zercom CID40, Motorguide 767 TM. |
Tncowboy34
- TN |
| 01 150
Yamaha |
67 mph @ 5100 rpm (speedo). "I just
finished the breakin |
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VMax |
tank and I'm still feeling out how it
handles. So far no |
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problems
other than a little porpoising at low speeds. As for |
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Updated 3/19/03..... |
fishing?....it's
a very comfortable rig and is VERY well |
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constructed
from what I can tell. There's a jackplate in the |
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near future
and some prop play....so I'll update soon." |
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| 02 G3 SE180 |
25"
Yamaha, Humminbird Matrix, Zercom flasher, |
EZSpin
- GA |
| 02 150
Yamaha |
MinnKota
Maxxum 65. 66 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). |
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"Great fishing boat for mild to
medium choppy water. You |
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can tell
it's not a Ranger when the boat wakes get rockin' |
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but it
still performs pretty well at blast off. Will run right along |
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with the
bigger bass rigs. Very fast boat for the price. May |
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get a
jackplate and a different prop to see if I can get a little |
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closer to
70 mph. The speedometer is about 5 mph too fast. |
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Says 71 mph
when my GPS says 66 mph at full speed." |
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| 01 G3 HP180 |
21"
Yamaha SST (K21), 6" RapidJack, Zercom in dash |
GIII
- LA |
| 01 115
Yamaha |
CID40,
Humminbird Wide 128, MotorGuide F60V, |
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Propshaft
is 4" below the pad. 53 mph @ 5750 rpm (gps). |
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"I
would appreciate any setup information anyone can offer, |
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especially
regarding the prop. Thanks....." |
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| 01 G3 MV
Pro175 |
Humminbird
200, MotorGuide 743. 37 mph @ 5000 rpm |
Calvin
- MD |
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50 Yamaha |
(speedo).
"The boat handles very nice. Don't have much |
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time on it
yet, but it handles small chop on the water very |
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good.
Storage space is good and love the tackle storage up |
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front.
Two people on the front deck flipping is no problem. |
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More to
come on performance issues as I accumulate more |
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run
time." |
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| 01 G3 MV
Pro185 |
21"
Powertech, Lowrance GPS/Sonar, LMS-160 Map, |
Hughes
- LA |
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115 Yamaha |
Eagle fish
finder. Minnkota Genesis TM. |
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48 mph
(gps). |
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| 0l G3 HP-180 |
Stock SS prop, Lowrance X-85, Zercom
Z-160, |
H.Faust
- CA |
| 115 Yamaha |
MotorGuide 752 Magnum. "Great boat
even after running |
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a 20' Cajun for 10 yrs. Had a problem
with porpoising, |
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largely due to heavy engine etc., but
the factory has a 'fix', |
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took it out and trim adjustment is not
critical." |
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| 02 G3 Pro 175 |
Factory SS prop, Humminbird
electronics, MotorGuide TM |
Mike
- TX |
| 50 Yamaha |
Motor is 2" off the transom. 38 mph
@ 5000 rpm (speedo). |
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"Purchased new from Dawson Marine
in Beaumont, Texas |
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in June of 2001. My G3 runs and handles
great. I plan to |
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purchase a new Skeeter in the near
future and will keep |
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this dealer in mind. They treated
me right and rigged the |
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boat the way I wanted and covered all
the operation. |
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G3 has sent me a couple of letters
asking how I like the |
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boat....this is important to me." |
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| 99 G3 Pro G 185 |
27" Tempest, 8" RiteHite
hydraulic jackplate, Humminbird |
Kevbeck
- IN |
| 150 Yamaha |
ProAngler, Magellan 310 GPS, MotorGuide
767 TM. |
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Motor is 2" off the transom. 67 mph
@ 5600 rpm (gps). |
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"This speed is running solo with
3/8 tank of gas. Also |
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installed is a Bob's nosecone w/low
water pickup. With the |
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stock 25" Yamaha prop I will turn
6200 rpm @ 65 mph |
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gps running solo." |
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| 01 G3 HP180 |
21" Yamaha, Humminbird 300TX,
Zercom, |
LITTLE
- TN |
| 115 Yamaha |
Motor is 1" off the transom. 53 mph
@ 5600 rpm (speedo). |
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4 stroke |
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| 99 G3 ProG 185 |
25" prop, Humminbird ProAngler,
Humminbird Wide 128, |
MBar
- TX |
| 150 Yamaha |
MotorGuide 756 TM. Motor is 1.5"
off the transom. |
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68 mph @ 5300 rpm (speedo). |
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| 00 G3 ProG 185 |
Lowrance X85, MotorGuide 767. |
Scott
- VA |
| 150
Yamaha |
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| 99 G3 |
25" prop, Humminbird electronics,
MotorGuide. |
Jay
- FL |
| 150
Yamaha |
60 mph @ 5300 rpm (gps). |
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