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I myself have not been in either boat….
I have not heard anything good about the G3 line all I have heard is that they have been having a ton of problems splitting hauls and components on the inside are not very well built.
Nate, I find these statement suprising from someone such as yourself. To make a statement such as this with no personal experience is flat out mind boggling. To say that “You heard G3 is having a ton of problems with hulls splitting” with no first hand knowledge, or name of your source is irresponsible at best. Yes, G3 had some issues with boats in a few tournaments where virtually EVERY make of boat experienced catostrophic failure of components. To single out one boat alone is not right. How many Rangers had windshields taped together? How many more had their windshields fall in peoples laps? How many motors were broken off mounts and transoms of other boat makes? Many. 
Yes, I ran G3 last year. I did have a few issues with my boat, and G3 personally addressed them. They actually sent 3 engineers to Mille Lacs this Fall to go over concerns and advice from three different IDA members for input into future improvements into their V boat line. (Is Lund, Crestliner or Polar Kraft or Alumacraft doing that?) G3 is a young boat company, and are doing a tremendous job competing in an arena that was formerly OWNED by Crestliner and Lund. In a day and age where consolodations and reductions are the name of the game, G3 has built on to their factory, and is supporting the FLW Tour and League to further grow the possibilities for us all to compete well into the future. You do not have to applaud them or sing their praises, just understand what they are doing and where they are going. They have a fantastic line of boats right now with storage and layout, performance, fit and finish rivaling the best out there in the market. My boat is always available for a test drive for you or any potential customer. I think if you actually spent time in the boat, you may change your tune. You (and everyone else) will always find something about a boat you do not like. But to come out and repeat or make up things based on heresay is not responsible in my opinion.
I have read the postings on other websites too. I think what I posted above echoes what I would have posted there if I would have.
But, you have your OPINIONS. I am not going to attempt to change your mind.
Another thing you have to consider with ANY boat, a lot depends on how you drive them. You and I both know, that in the conditions that were present in the tournaments you referred to, I could have broke ANY boat model you could have given me. G3 won the FLW Tour on the Mississippi last year, and also placed very high in others. So if you want to be quick to throw out the perceived negativeness, also look at the possitive.
Just my $.02.
