2 hours ago, livemusic said:

Why does that matter? (I don't know the answer, curious.)

When coming off plane & unless you're paying attention you will get back wash over the transom. 

It is also possible in rough water to take waves over the transom

6 hours ago, livemusic said:

Why does that matter? (I don't know the answer, curious.)

What Catt said. During inclement weather and or big water it may pose a safety issue. 

On 3/21/2016 at 8:57 AM, Catt said:

That's good deal!

17' 8" with 92" with a 75 hp will handle anything you will want to fish.

Don't  let anyone fool ya, if it's rough for this size boat ya don't need to be on the water!

As far as the G3 sitting low in the stern, i asked the dealer today and he said that was the case with last years model the new model the sportsman 17 that issue has been fixed.

10 minutes ago, DieselInc said:

As far as the G3 sitting low in the stern, i asked the dealer today and he said that was the case with last years model the new model the sportsman 17 that issue has been fixed.

And how exactly did they "fix" it?

I don't see anything mentioned on their website, one would think they would be proud of that hull change!

3 hours ago, Catt said:

And how exactly did they "fix" it?

I don't see anything mentioned on their website, one would think they would be proud of that hull change!

Not sure i asked him and he said it was a problem on older models.

12 hours ago, Catt said:

And how exactly did they "fix" it?

I don't see anything mentioned on their website, one would think they would be proud of that hull change!

I find it incredible that the G3 is/was designed so that its transom sits too low. How in the world can a company screw up like that? That seems really odd. As for them touting the 'new' change, I can see them not being vocal about that for liability issues with the previous design. Not wanting to admit that they screwed up. If that is, in fact, the case. I have no idea, I thought the G3 had a good reputation for a good design. There is no way a bass fisherman can guarantee he will never be in rough water unless he barely leaves the dock or only fishes narrow water bodies that can't get rough. That would be rare. Most of us will get caught from time to time by surprise winds.

2 hours ago, livemusic said:

I find it incredible that the G3 is/was designed so that its transom sits too low. How in the world can a company screw up like that? That seems really odd. As for them touting the 'new' change, I can see them not being vocal about that for liability issues with the previous design. Not wanting to admit that they screwed up. If that is, in fact, the case. I have no idea, I thought the G3 had a good reputation for a good design. There is no way a bass fisherman can guarantee he will never be in rough water unless he barely leaves the dock or only fishes narrow water bodies that can't get rough. That would be rare. Most of us will get caught from time to time by surprise winds.

Quite a few bass boats sit low in back, it's mostly a problem if you don't pay attention & make the proper adjustments.

My Stratos sits low enough that when coming off plane to a stop that your wake will catch up & come over the transom. A quick goose of the throttle will move you forward stopping the wake from catching up.

It aint something new to boats

45 minutes ago, Catt said:

Quite a few bass boats sit low in back, it's mostly a problem if you don't pay attention & make the proper adjustments.

My Stratos sits low enough that when coming off plane to a stop that your wake will catch up & come over the transom. A quick goose of the throttle will move you forward stopping the wake from catching up.

It aint something new to boats

+1

Any necessity upgrades u guys recommend that are essential?

2 hours ago, DieselInc said:

Any necessity upgrades u guys recommend that are essential?

Stainless Steel Prop!

Thanks for all the help guys going with the Ranger 178c with a 75 yammy and all upgrades(Trailer,Stainless steel prop,70mk,vinyl flooring,auto bilge,seats) for 20,240.I was told i can change the fishfinders when i go in on thursday before i sign papers.I know I want one in console and one up front.Any thoughts on what a good setup would be.Favorite brands ?

A pair of networked Helix 9 units would be a very good set up. Probably going to run you a couple of grand though for side imaging units.

I believe the Ranger 178 only has room for a 7 inch screen flush mount at the console so that would mean something like a Lowrance HDS7 series or comparable Humminbird Helix as Tim mentioned above.  Lowrance is selling off their Elite 5's at a pretty steep discounts right now because they're discontinued and that would fit well into the console.

i ended up getting a garmin stryker sv 7 inch for console and a garmin echomap 94sv 9 inch up front.