I swear Dear, it just followed me home!

[Keystone]

Brought my G3 V167T home today. Almost ready to hit the water. Few more things to do before Monday morning.

 

[MikeSC]

Nice ride !

 

[waterman]

Man o man am I jealous!

 

[WVfishnfool]

It's always easier to beg for forgiveness than to beg for permission. And like I told my wife 'You can't stay mad forever". :lol: Good looking boat.

 

[juggernot]

NICE! are the splash guard and transducer mount from the factory?

 

[rscottp]

Great looking boat! Time to fish!

 

[Keystone]

juggernot » Yesterday, 22:15[/url]"]NICE! are the splash guard and transducer mount from the factory?

No. The Walleye Masters and transducers mount were added by my dealer. He transferred my MinnKota PD45 with removable mount from my old boat to the new one too.

 

[surfman]

That will catch some fish!

 

[Keystone]

WVfishnfool » Yesterday, 21:56[/url]"]It's always easier to beg for forgiveness than to beg for permission. And like I told my wife 'You can't stay mad forever". :lol: Good looking boat.

Very close to my normal saying of "It's far easier to get forgiveness that permission"! However in this case the wife was on board with this purchase. She will do a small amount of fishing with me and wants some comfort.

 

[Keystone]

Had it out for the maiden voyage today before the storm rolled through and ran us off of the lake.

Did the 1st hour like the dealer said. Even at @ 1/3 throttle the boat would plane (took awhile). Windy choppy day. The G3 handles awesome. Stayed dry. Ride was smooth considering the chop. No steering torque at all.

After the 1st hour I gave her some throttle. Jumped right up on top and scooted across the water at a pretty good clip. How fast? Do not know. Mid to upper 20's. I wasn't able to get my Hummingbird 581 to work correctly. Still trying to figure that out.

 

[juggernot]

Yamaha's outboard website performance bulletin shows that boat/motor combo w 14" pitched prop. speed of 30mph @ 5500rpm and about 9 mpg.

 

[Wallijig]

Sweet ride indeed!! I wish something like that just followed me home.

 

[Keystone]

Numbers went on yesterday. Local vehicle wrap/sign place makes them to order. Went silver on top of red to somewhat match the colors on the boat .

 

[gillhunter]

Great looking rig!!! I'm sure you'll get a lot of enjoyment from it.

 

[Keystone]

It is now officially a Fishing Boat! Nasty conditions this morning with the cold front, temps and wind. But this little G3 handled just fine. Real solid platform. Backtrolls with ease.

 

[Jim]

Very nice boat! Congrats! Is that the first fish?

 

[Keystone]

Yes it is Jim! :mrgreen:

 

[Keystone]

Neal, the owner of Southside Marine, replaced my HB 581. Had it on the water this morning. Works just fine now. The F40 pushes my V167T at 30 mph with just me and my gear. I was able to hit 32 at WOT, but it runs best at @ 3/4 throttle and hit's 30. No sense wasting fuel for 2 mph.

As for the 581. If you are looking for a lower priced Combo, keep looking. This one isn't one you will want. Very hard to see the screen most of the time. Look at the 600 series on Hummingbird and up.

 

[shawanoki]

Congrat's, Nice looking G3 you got there!

 

[jonboatboy]

I just noticed it's black. It sure is pretty.