Question 1

Is G3 better than Tracker or Lund?

Accepted Answer

All three make solid aluminum boats — but G3 has two real advantages: every G3 is paired with a Yamaha outboard from the factory (Yamaha owns G3), and the welding quality on the seams is class-leading. If you fish hard, beach often, and want a hull that lasts 20+ years, G3 holds up.

Question 2

What's the difference between Guide, Sportsman, and Bay?

Accepted Answer

Guide is the workhorse jon-style fishing boat — wide deck, no-frills, perfect for crappie and panfish. Sportsman is the family/fishing crossover — center console or side console with comfortable seating. Bay is the saltwater-capable bay boat — deeper hull, higher freeboard, built for redfish and trout fishing on the Gulf or Atlantic flats.

Question 3

What size G3 fits a typical Ohio lake?

Accepted Answer

For Buckeye Lake, Indian Lake, or local farm ponds, a 16–18 ft Guide or Sportsman with a 50–90 HP Yamaha is plenty. For Lake Erie or longer Ohio River runs, step up to a 19–20 ft Bay or Sportsman with 115–150 HP.

Question 4

How is G3 different from Yamaha's other boat brands?

Accepted Answer

Yamaha owns G3 (aluminum) and G3 also makes the SunCatcher pontoon line. Same factory standards, different hull materials. We carry G3 aluminum boats and can special-order anything from the lineup.

Question 5

Are G3 boats trailerable behind a half-ton truck?

Accepted Answer

Yes — most G3 hulls under 20 ft, fully rigged with motor and trailer, come in well under 4,500 lbs and tow easily behind a half-ton like an F-150 or Silverado 1500.

G3 Boats By Yamaha