I guess you get what you pay for. In the mean time please post up experience with the models mentioned above, the Boat companies, or dealers within 200 miles of me. Bay Series. Moderators: Dogman, NCSUDucker. 2019. With 45 years of proven boat building experience and backed by a leading warranty, look no further than Lowe Boats for a top quality, versatile, and affordable aluminum fishing boat. Replaced the the tires after two months. I am guessing that you are a first time owner and would not notice much difference among them. Then go to the dealer that sells the motor you want. Contact. Better than a tracker or a G3. The seats and the fit if the boat are great. Post by Reddrum1 » 10 Nov 2015, 20:31. Which one of these brands does the ODB suggest. Lowe was a great boat but has changed hands several times so I can’t speak to the current ones. But my vote is the xpress. The only drawback that is see is having to have a Yamaha motor if one would prefer something else. lost a lot of equipment due to moisture. I love my Lowe Roughneck cc plenty of room for the family & its wide!! Dont rule out war eagle. The Lowe has the console closer to bow and back of boat is more open. Back to top. She’s leaning towards the Bayliner Element E16. Music: "Double Helix" by Ethan Meixsell Looking for 20' with a 115. I have a 2014 Lowe FM 175 Pro WT, and love it. Good Luck in your quest. Request Price. I've been dreaming and looking hard at those three for a couple of years...here's something I've gleaned...but it's from competitive dealers so it 'may or may not' be correct/true. I've got the Lowe Stinger 175 (17'5") and love it. 101K likes. These classic styled Bay Boats are all-aluminum, all-welded and offer you several outstanding choices for coastal fishing. EXPLORE SERIES. I currently own the camo 1860 G3 with 90hp Yamaha. We were not fishing, so we had plenty of room. What about customer service from both companies? 8776959292 × Save This Boat. I have studied the pro and cons to all of them. But I would fish out of any of them. I bought a Lowe last spring. Couple dealers in the area carry the Xpress, G3, Lowe and Sea Ark boats and was wondering if anyone on here had experiences with any of them in either the 1860 or 2070 models? The G3 has a very open floor but less storage. I want a side console, would rather have a flat bottom, but the G3 has the console more towards the rear and i want to be able to fish 2 people off the back comfortably. !..Mines an 05 1860 camo cc with a 75 merc 2 stroke..I bought mine from a lady 4 years ago for 7,500 cash money! G3 vs Express boats Posted by choupic on 10/4/13 at 4:45 pm. Register Logout . Pontoon Boats now come in such a wide variety of styles and are built with an equally wide variety of activities in mind. The dealer that I bought from lost his Mercury/Lowe line and replaced it with the G3. Hope this helps setting up your own rig! I have a xpress x60 with a 115 yamaha and i have no complants my boat has been in every were from the gulf of mexico up and down the mississippi river and all the lakes in between i havent found any water yet that i was scarred to put it in . G3 boats for sale 416 Boats Available. The heads on the motor have blown twice. G3 Boats is a Yamaha-owned boat company and manufactures over 100 models of aluminum fishing boats and … Bay Series. A duck boat forum to discuss duck hunting boats, mud motors, and everything related. « Reply #3 on: April 06, 2011, 09:50:47 AM » I guess there is good/bad with both. They make awesome boats. I looked at the Triton and Express and the dealers were really proud of there boats. I put a 125 opti and a 9.9 pro kicker on mine. Had to have one weld job but the boat still leaks. xpress use to be( and still is) a good boat. I let my wife pick my last boat. With in a hundard miles of me are about 20 boat building companys. I even heard that the guy who started G3 before they were bought by Yamaha started or was a "higher up" at Lowe. I am in Southern IL. The G3 Boats Model 1442 is one of the best Jon Boats on the market in the present time. The livewell siphons completely if I push the pump-out and turn it back off or if I running on the water. Nice stable boat,very happy with it. Send Jsh1904 a pm if be does not chime in soon. My G3 is all welded except where they rivet the floor and side panels in. I believe Lowe is now owned my Mercury. Lowe Roughneck camo 1860cc w/90hp Lowe Roughneck camo 2070cc w/115hp G3 1860 Deluxe w/90hp G3 1966 Deluxe w/115hp G3 … Lowe Pathfinder or G3 CCJ. Dynamic new styling and professional-spec amenities allow you to step-up to an elite-level fishing machine. Looking at getting a center console jon boat and was looking for some recomendations. The Lowe has 2 livewells whereas the G3 only 1. I looked at the Triton and Xpress, didn't really like either. Top. 2007 Lowe is making  190 and 195 models. If I were to ever get an aluminum this would be the braand I'd drop $$ on! the xpress was good but it just did not feel right, the welds were ok at best, the trailer seemed cheap, the wiring was shotty. Post a reply. I'm very happy with mine and would definitly buy another. The Xpress I like is the X18TS with a 150, and the Triton Magnum 186 with a 150. Warranty is solid as well and they have a reputation of honoring there warranties. With the total weight of around 104 kg, they are 20 in. Lowe has been building boats since 1971 but became part of the Brunswick family in 2004 which also includes Lund and Crestliner. I use my front livewell for storage. The Lowe boat is sweet. With 14 feet length and 62 in. My $0.02. Of those I would pick lowe for the best price and quality. As far as 17.5 boats go, I felt it gave me the best bang for the buck. My Father-in-Law owns a G3 and I'm impressed with the quality of the boat in general! It's a good riding boat. I've looked at, did my homework and fished in a lot of different aluminum boats over the years and I'd have to say the workmanship, quality, stability and performance is exceptional. They were charging an arm & a leg for accessories like the CC livewell. I am new to the world of tin boats and I am in the market for a 1448/1648(Flat or MV) riveted jon. Oh yea! The warranty period begins on the original owner’s new boat purchase date. Everyone I know who owns one is very pleased with it. EXPLORE SERIES. by kdubinwa » Wed Jul 18, 2012 10:40 am . G3 and Lowe seem to be very similar and I know that they are both made in Lebanon, MO. 2012 yr. Just turned 300 hours ,use it here on the rivers and Louisiana marsh. G3 Jons provide an array of all-welded models for hunting to fishing and everything in between. as for performance, i would guess its pretty close between the 3, My boats gps at 65mph, full tank 2 batt. Couple dealers in the area carry the Xpress, G3, Lowe and Sea Ark boats and was wondering if anyone on here had experiences with any of them in either the 1860 or 2070 models? G3 LX3 25 Cruise . EXPLORE SERIES. However, speed is the costliest (and arguably least necessary) aspect of a bass boat. Smallmouth; Offline; Posts: 120; Re: Tracker vs. G3? 1 post • Page 1 of 1. Had a few more problems. G3 Jons provide an array of all-welded models for hunting to fishing and everything in between. It rides good and the 4 stroke 90 Yamaha is great on fuel. We contacted g3 and they said they would replace it with no question. Buy what you want -- not what the dealer wants you to have. They are the 3rd generation of boat builders in that family. Dont know..  Not ready to buy yet anyway, just really want one..  Hope what ever you get works out for ya. G3 Boats, Lebanon, Missouri. She said some of the manufactures will just drag their feet until the dealer and customer get frustrated and just go away. Currency $ - USD - US Dollar Sort Sort Order List View Gallery View Submit. Lowe SF 212 WT. Looking to upgrade to a bigger aluminum boat. Lowe Pathfinder or G3 CCJ. Pure aluminum is being used for the construction of flat hull type Jon Boat model 1442 whose thickness is kept around 0.063 in. After a few request, it was time to put the boat tour video together. The dealer that I bought from lost his Mercury/Lowe line and replaced it with the G3. Manufacturer Specification. Or, perhaps a pontoon with which to ski and pursue other watersports floats your boat? I'm not sure if they still make them but I'd recommend Duracraft. Buying Hunting Land Central/South Alabama, Hunting club on 278 between Double Springs and Ham, Hunting Club: Looking For ‘21/‘22 Deer Season, Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.6.1.1. I bought a G3 last March. when i have issues i contact yamaha and the next day the parts at my door. Anyone here own a G3 or Lowe and have any comments they'd like to share? Re: G3 vs. Crestliner You are not required to take the motor that's on the boat. YOU ARE DOING THE RIGHT THING BY LOOKING AT ALL YOUR OPTIONS  BUT BEFOR YOU DO BUY LOOK AT THE DEALERS TO SEE WHAT KIND OF REP THEY HAVE AS FAR AS SERVICE AND BOAT LOAN PROGRAM IF YOURS GOES DOWN. beam Jon Boat model 1442 are one preferred choice among the fishermen. The SF 212 WT is one of the most versatile pontoon boats on the market today.It is a mid sized pontoon platform boat that comes packed with features you would expect to find in a luxury cruising pontoon, but it’s also suitable for use as a fishing boat. I wish had not bought it now. GPS speed is 62 M.P.H cant beat that in a tin  boat! But the G3 comes with lighter weight Yamaha F70 whereas the Lowe I can get with either a Suzuki 70 or Mercury 75 - both of which weigh a good bit more than the yamaha. still can't find it. And this is a concern cause I want to mount a small outboard kicker/backup. I have to look at the bright side, I'm still fishing. If you can check your ego at the door and settle for mid-50-mph performance, a sensibly priced aluminum is the rig for you. Now when I purchased mine Triton was not making tin boats so I cannot comment on them. G3 1652 VBW . For what its worth, my buddy has a like new 2010 G3 Eagle 190 side console he is fixing to sell, Motor has less than 100 hours on it. I LOVED my xpress but when I was looking at new boats they were a bit pricey. Problem for me is I would rather have the Yamaha motor, Not the Mercury. $12,980 Seller Tom-n-Jerrys Boat Center Inc. 7. On the boat the rod tubes broke. I would love to have a tin!! I have narrowed my options down to Lowe, Polar Kraf…login to view the rest of this post. I am on my 3rd Xpress ... Sold first one to upgrade to 2nd one. Replies (4) Options Top. Lowe has won 26 awards for customer satisfaction and counting, which says a lot about its ability to build boats with features that people really like. 1860sc 75 4 stroke. Or, perhaps some thoughts regarding another brand. Compartments leak. Replies (4) Share: 0 0. reds on reds on reds Mandeville Member since Sep 2013 3114 posts. The question always arises as to what would be the closest to the perfect fishing boat. Most of them are fine companies but I would say that Tracker is more ot the Pinto line and SeaArk and G3 are the Caddy side of the line. Had to have the trailer welder on the bumper post. Xpress all the way I was going to buy one before I found my TR20 glass boat but have heard all good things about Xpress Triton tin boats are a little high priced I think.I would get a X19 w/200. Check a tracker out as well unless you dont like them. I know nothing abouth that one, but I did look at the others and ended up with my Lowe. i looked at the g3 last and after a good look, i was sold. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I fish freshwater, marsh, and saltwater lakes mostly. Wanted to here everyone’s opinions on these two boats in comparison. Ive listed the particular models I have looked at and any input would be greatly appreciated. EVEN AFTER YOU BUY THE BOAT THEY STILL ANSWER QUESTIONS LIKE THEY JUST HELPED ME OUT AS FAR AS THE NEW COMFORTROLL THATS OUT THERE AND BEING SOLD  I GOT INTOUCH WITH G-3 AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE NOT TESTED IT AND MAY VOID THE WARRENTY ON MY BOAT IF I INSALL IT. 2021. The brand new ultra-fast, ultra-sleek Stinger® HP Series - the superb blending of improved performance and tricked-out, custom fishability. I really like the Triton but just like everyone has said $$$$$$. If you want a different brand of motor and the dealer won't cooperate, order the boat with no pre-rig. ALSO GO TO THE G-3 WEB SITE AND YOU CAN SEE HOW THE ARE MADE AND IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS THEY ARE EASY TO GET IN CONTACT WITH. Lowe vs G3 riveted Jon. I looked at the Lowe Roughneck and like them but they seemed a little cramped. I've got the Lowe Stinger 175 (17'5") and love it. I bought a Lowe last spring. I forgot the the trowling motor was wire backwards and on 12 volts. When we picked it up the lady at the dealership was telling me how easy it is to work with g3 on warranty. Its a 20/74. Their refined performance-tuned hulls deliver faster hole shots, increased stability and higher top-end speed. Still haven't even paid for the boat yet. They do not make boats that remind me of big water boats intended to be smashing waves day in and day out. since yamaha makes the boat, they stand behind it. I am definitely thinking best price the G3 I like is the HP180 with a 4 stroke Yamaha 115 but it is priced high. Advertisement. Save This Boat. Lowe boat warranties are transferable through your local Lowe dealer adding to the resale value of your boat. Maybe you want a performance pontoon boat? Trying to understand women is like trying to pick up a turd by the clean end. Have to install an automatic bilge pump  to keep up with the problem. Durability, dependability and value - the key elements needed for avid outdoorsman. I have a 2006 185 Eagle with a 150 VMaxx 2 stroke I love it the dealer gave me an incredible price out the door. I'm having difficulty determining the amount of jet HP I will practically need to run a welded Jon on a rocky river shoreline with up to 4 guys … Frdtrtnfx4. Gave 2nd to my dad when he retired and bought #3. (Read 27691 times), Quote from: Nyk on May 10, 2007, 12:11:29 PM, Quote from: mgtaylor10 on May 11, 2007, 12:01:24 PM, Quote from: greg hall on May 11, 2007, 12:18:32 PM. Just my .02$ Logged Go2Baits, Flying Fisherman, Nemire Lures. They try to fix it but now I have a leak. I have the xpress xp 20 CC ,115 yam. hole shot was 2.34 seconds with worked prop. EXPLORE SERIES. Since then, Lowe has created generations of family memories through great experiences on the water and has developed a reputation for building high quality, yet affordable aluminum boats and pontoons to suit almost any need. it also has the best warenty. 17-18' G3 or Lowe Roughneck Jet HP Feedback . Lowe was founded in 1971 to build high value aluminum boats and canoes to fit a family's boating needs. I took my wife, my 2 kids, and my buddy's 2 kids for a ride the other day. Researching aluminum boats and giving thought to a V-hull around 16' and fairly wide. I own a 2000 model Xpress X-21 and if I were to buy a new boat today It would be another Xpress. This is not enough power for those windy days on the big lake.2nd is the need for speed..50 hp is just not enough Im already upgrading to the 90...Other than that the boat is great. Ask yourself this: Do you needto go that fast? These classic styled Bay Boats are all-aluminum, all-welded and offer you several outstanding choices for coastal fishing. Sea Arks are pretty badass as well. The gas tank is forward of the CC and it helps balance things out. Durability, dependability and value - the key elements needed for avid outdoorsman. I HAVE A G-3 HP-200 WITH A 150 FOURSTROKE  AND I  HAVE NOT BEEN EASY ON IT FROM LAKE ERIE TO THE OHIO RIVER AND HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS YET. Posts: 63 I have never owned a Lowe, but have fished out of one quite a bit. Minnow : Join Date: Sep 2015. Previously I had the Xpress vx17cc with a Yamaha 60. Lowes, Tracker, G3, Ranger and many others. Should have traded in the Heads. Even though they warranty the heads with some talking, I had to pay for installation. 1 post • Page 1 of 1. Re: G3 Gator tough 18dk Vs. 1860 Lowe Roughneck by shoveler_shooter » Thu Apr 19, 2018 5:42 pm I might get jumped on for saying this, but over the years I've seen more complaints regarding welds with G3. Post by B_KLCK8 » 23 Apr 2019, 21:28. He just ordered him a new 21' War Eagle. Mount Vernon, Washington. Page created in 0.215 seconds with 23 queries. I got only a $4500 trade in. This topic has 7 replies You must be a registered member and logged in to view the replies in this topic. it seems though they are not a s roomy as they use to be. The Lowe strikes me as having a bit more quality than the G3 and the 1667WT has a floor and offers a bit of storage as well as a live well. Ive listed the particular models I have looked at and any input would be greatly appreciated. I've fished it all winter with no problems what so ever. 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