Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Angler V 170 2004 vs G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1860WOFJ Jet Tunnel 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats Angler V 170 2004 vs G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1860WOFJ Jet Tunnel 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the G3 Boats Angler V 170 2004 has a 30-hp advantage over the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1860WOFJ Jet Tunnel 2007's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the G3 Boats Angler V 170 2004 carries 22 gallons versus 6 gallons in the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1860WOFJ Jet Tunnel 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the G3 Boats Angler V 170 2004 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the G3 Boats Outfitter Jon - 1860WOFJ Jet Tunnel 2007 with its 60-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
ModelAngler V 17
ModelOutfitter Jon - 1860WOFJ Jet Tunnel
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.03
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches8
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,140 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg517.09
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.114
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detailn/a
Height - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]29 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inches217
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches24
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 ga
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6 gal. portable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Engine max90 hp
Engine max60 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeJet Drive
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5 person
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailCustom powder coated 3" tubular steel trailer with tongue jack, wind guides, step pads and E-Z lube hubs for added protection and easy maintenance
Trailer - DetailTrail Guard?