Manufacturer Profile · 1906 to 2025
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.
Vessel counts from USCG registry data. Enter a HIN to check history on a specific model.
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.
Check a G3 HIN →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.
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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.
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.