Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
G3 Boats Angler V172 T 2010 vs G3 Boats Eagle 165 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The G3 Boats Angler V172 T 2010 vs G3 Boats Eagle 165 2004 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 — 75 hp for the G3 Boats Angler V172 T 2010 and 60 hp for the G3 Boats Eagle 165 2004. 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 V172 T 2010 carries 33 gallons versus 21 gallons in the G3 Boats Eagle 165 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The G3 Boats Angler V172 T 2010 is rated for 5 passengers, while the G3 Boats Eagle 165 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the G3 Boats Angler V172 T 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the G3 Boats Angler V172 T 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The G3 Boats Eagle 165 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelAngler V172 T
ModelEagle 165
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches72
Deadrise13℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail37 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches37
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,230 lbs
Weight - Detail860 lbs
Weight - kg557.92
Weight - kg390.09
Weight - lbs.123
Weight - lbs.86
Width [transom] - Detail79 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet17.17
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches206
Length overall - Inches197
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detailn/a
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detailn/a
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 + 0.100 ga. (double plated bow)
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max75 hp
Engine max60 hp
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 14 x 30 in., 15 gal. Livewell: 11 x 29 in., 16 gal
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum capacity900 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people4 person
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityn/a
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 0 in. Deduct 20 in. with Trail Guard tongue removed
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight2,200 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailCustom powder-coated 3 in. tubular steel trailer & 13 in. tires