Newbie --- looking for advice on buying new tin boat

[Tate2]

Re: Newbie --- looking for advice on buying new tin boat

Its a 03 G3sc,I believe the newer Alumacrafts are tougher hulls because the ribs are closer together than my 03.I see G3 has recently changed their rib configuration on the jons.I saw a new Alumacraft recently and it was sweeet also.very similar but the hull was smoother than my G3,The strakes? on my hull are welded on every ft. or so,w small gaps between the hull and stakes, between the welds.the alumacraft has them formed into the hull I believe.Also my floor is riveted to the ribs kinda spongy/noisy in spots,need to replace some rivets.Alumicraft floor i saw was all welded.Ive got a Yamaha 4stroke 90 and it runs about 40mph w a 17" pitch alum 4 blade prop. w two guys and gear.your perf.will probably be similar w the 1756/60 combo.

Interesting on the construction ..... I like the G3's that was originally what I was going to get but the dealer was just to far. I then found the Alumacraft dealer around 30 minutes away .... checked out the boats and like them and found the dealer to be real nice folks.

So I was originally thinking a 40hp or 50 then worked a good deal to go with the 60. I am now hoping that the 60 will have the power and speed I want, I really don't want to go up to a 70 .... sure do wish I could test drive the 60. My 19 year old son will also be using the boat so I don't want to have to much power that makes it easier for him to have any issues but I don't want it to be on sluggish side either. Like everything these days the informed buyers have to much info and to many options that it gets painful.

 

[mommicked]

Re: Newbie --- looking for advice on buying new tin boat

I agree,My first boat,I looked at jons for 3 yrs before deciding what I wanted!I think you'll be happy w the 60,not a great deal of difference in 10 hp.probably get 35 or so,fast for a jonboat.does it have a built in fueltank?mines portable, in the back w the batteries and the heavy 4 stroke.Im thinking about putting one in the front to get some weight off the stern.G3 just did that and they say it improves ride and getting on plane I think.mine gets there quick,but the bow does go up and the motor down for a moment.I have to troll to deeper water sometimes to take off.Calm,at wot most of the hulls out of the water and hardly any wake at all.

 

[Tate2]

Re: Newbie --- looking for advice on buying new tin boat

The 1756 does have a build in tank and unfortunatly it is in the back, one of the batteries is up front which I guess is a little help. I saw that G3 is now putting the tank up front .... great idea ..... I am sure the rest will copy that feature over the next few years. Thanks again for the info!

- brian