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2001 G3 Boats 175 WT Test Details
| Category | Multi Species Fish |
| Length | 17ft 9in / 5.18 m |
| Beam | 86ft / 26.21 m |
| Engine Make | 1364 |
| Fuel Capacity | 128 L |
| Weight | 2,100 lb |
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2001 G3 Boats 175 WT Description
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When you go shopping for a boat, take the time to
speak with a knowledgeable salesman. You never want to judge a boat on
appearances alone. There are often 101 goodies hidden away out of sight.
Witness the G3 175WT. It looked like a nicely constructed fishing boat, but speaking with a G3 regional sales manager, I learned valuable things that made the 175 seem even more attractive.
Did you know, for example, that the G3 line is owned by Yamaha? It was purchased in 1997 from founder Brent Lowe, the grandson of the man who created the Lowe boat company. Originally called Generation III boats, the name was changed to G3 to simplify things. Yamaha
also opted to keep the line simple by offering the boats completely rigged.
Every boat, including the 175, comes with a powder-coated Bear trailer and a Lowrance X-38 depth finder. American models are delivered with motors attached. Canadian vessels are powered up at the dealership.
The 175 walk-through is a brand new model this year, designed to appeal to families, not just serious fishermen. It is loaded with conveniences. Take, for instance, the convertible bow. The centre portion of the fishing platform can be removed. Lay down some cushions, and the V175 is transformed into a bowrider.
The 17-footer comes with the drivers seat, which is permanently mounted, and two pedestals. The boat can seat six if you convert the bow and purchase an extra pedestal. For fishing purposes, three seats in the craft is more than ample. This boat is definitely rigged for hunting down the catch of the day. There is a pair of eight-foot locking rod lockers, a lighted, aerated livewell with a removable bait bucket, plus full rigging for a trolling motor. Most G3 models come with a trolling motor. Since its aimed at family boaters, the 175 lets you order it as an option.
Make certain you give ample consideration to what motor youre going to bolt to the back of the boat. Ours was powered by Yamahas 115 four-stroke. Its an ideal choice. Not only is it whisper-quiet, its great on gas and has excel-lent mid-range power and top-end speed. Tooting along at 30 mph is a real pleasure, or you can get home quick with the crafts 43 mph full-throttle flight speed. According to the reps, our test boat was rigged with the wrong props, so the numbers get even better. The boat feels solid in the water and provides a wind-free ride thanks to the windshield, and keeps you dry compliments of a concave spray rail.
There are so many things I could tell you about this craft, but you can find out for yourself. Be sure to ask about Yamahas steering cables, the double-plated hull and reverse chines. Also ask for a demonstration of the no-pinch seat hinges, remote drain switch and bow light that doubles
as a horn.
2001 G3 Boats 175 WT Test Specifications
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Test boat engine:
Yamaha F115, 115-hp four-cylinder, 1,741-cc (106.2-cid), four-stroke gasoline outboard with a 19-inch
aluminum propeller
Acceleration
mph sec. mph sec.
0-20 5.81 0-40 12.28
0-30 8.07
Top speed (radar)
rpm mph
5,800 43.3
Cruising speed (radar)
rpm mph rpm mph
3,000 16.3 4,500 29.5
3,500 21.3 5,000 33.1
4,000 23.2
Sound levels at cruise (3,500 rpm)
helm aft cockpit
78 dbA 83 dbA
Sound levels at top speed
helm aft cockpit
88 dbA 90 dbA
Speed testing by Stalker Radar
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