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G3

G3 has 1,173 vessels in the USCG registry, with HINs on file from 1906 to 2025. Federal records show 6 recalls and 171 USCG-reported accidents involving G3 hulls. Popular models include the G3, Suncatcher, Pontoon.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the G3
Known Recalls
6
USCG Accidents
171
Registered Vessels
1,173
Active Years
1906–2025
MIC Code
GEN

Popular G3 Models

G3(11)Suncatcher(7)Pontoon(5)1860(3)Sun Catcher(3)Bass Boat(3)V20c(3)1652(2)1656(2)V322c(2)V322ss(2)14(1)

Vessel counts from USCG registry data. Enter a HIN to check history on a specific model.

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G3 HINs start with GEN. Enter any 12-character HIN for a free decode, or upgrade to a Title Report ($19) to check federal and commercial databases for stolen records, liens, salvage history, and more.

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G3 Fleet Safety Overview

Based on 171 USCG-reported incidents involving G3 vessels from 2009 through 2023. These figures reflect all reported accidents for this make across the U.S. fleet and do not indicate the history of any individual vessel.

22operator inattention
18improper lookout
16alcohol
14none; not at fault
8excessive speed

G3 Recalls (6)

24CG0035Dec 2024
SPORTSMAN 1610 SS (2024)

FLOTATION TEST FOR PERSON

291 units affected
23CG0024Oct 2023
16DK (2023)

STABILITY TEST (PORT)

383 units affected
150011TJul 2015
DEEP VEE

DECK HINGE FAILURE

070026TJun 2007
VARIOUS

HULL; CRACKS

2,306 units affected
060035SMay 2006
1860WOFJ (2006)

LEVEL FLOTATION

29 units affected
000214SOct 2000
"PF165C, PRO170, PRO185" (2000)

LEVEL FLOTATION

119 units affected

How to Identify a G3 HIN

Every G3 boat manufactured or imported into the U.S. after 1972 has a 12-character Hull Identification Number (HIN) stamped on the transom. G3 HINs begin with the manufacturer code GEN.

GENXXXXXXXXX
MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About G3

G3 is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code GEN. Vessels on file span model years 1906 through 2025. HullScore tracks 1,173 G3 vessels in our database, along with 6 manufacturer recalls and 171 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered G3 models include the G3, Suncatcher, Pontoon, 1860, Sun Catcher. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and open motorboats.

Before purchasing a used G3, we recommend running a boat history report. A HullScore Boat History Report ($19) checks federal and commercial databases for stolen vessel records, maritime liens, salvage history, accidents, casualties, recalls, and USCG documentation status.