|
|
Post by rusty on Jul 24, 2020 21:12:13 GMT -5
Hi Everyone I found this G3 in NSW Australia and planning to do some work on it & get it on the water, Can anyone let me know how I can find out if this is a genuine G3? Also whats the best motor for these boats? Thanks |
|
|
|
Post by nj666 on Jul 25, 2020 17:04:30 GMT -5
Yes, it is a G-3, a centerdeck model, built between 1959 and 1961. After that they went to an open deck configuration. A 60 to 90HP motor would be fine, although there are some who have much more power than that. Your model was rated for 40-60HP originally, but many powered them with 65 HP Mercury motors. There is another member of this site downunder, so perhaps you can connect with him.
|
|
|
|
Post by downunder on Jul 25, 2020 20:50:17 GMT -5
G'day Rusty, you have a lucky find there, one of a mere 6 or 8 G3s in Oz. Welcome!
I believe four were brought out here when the America's Cup sailed off Fremantle, I tracked three and maybe yours is the 4th. I am just north of Brisbane and have two centredecks – one is good and complete as original, the other sadly has been 'modified' before I got it. you can reach me at: beachcomber.k@gmail.com
|
|
|
|
Post by rusty on Aug 18, 2020 2:27:03 GMT -5
Thanks for the info!
I bought a 1979 Mercury 70hp for it & looking at restoring both over a period of time,
Not easy to find spare parts for the Mercury though!
|
|
