Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Angler V 170 2004 vs G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1756CCT 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats Angler V 170 2004 vs G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1756CCT 2006 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the G3 Boats Angler V 170 2004 and 70 hp for the G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1756CCT 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the G3 Boats Angler V 170 2004 carries 22 gallons versus 12 gallons in the G3 Boats Tunnel Jon - 1756CCT 2006. 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 Tunnel Jon - 1756CCT 2006 with its 70-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
ModelAngler V 17
ModelTunnel Jon - 1756CCT
Model Year2004
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters1.96
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches77
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,140 lbs
Weight - Detail725 lbs
Weight - kg517.09
Weight - kg328.85
Weight - lbs.114
Weight - lbs.725
Height - Detailn/a
Height - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]27 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.13
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches202
Length overall - Inches204
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise0℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail56 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.100 gauge
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Engine max90 hp
Engine max70 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYamaha
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Water capacityn/a
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs
Maximum capacity1,170 lbs
Maximum people5 person
Maximum people5
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?
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight1,650 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width81 in