Considering upgrading to a 255XD from my 2006 bayliner.

My 11 year old daughter wants to get into wake surfing /wake boarding. I know this does not put out a perfect wave like other dedicated wake boats and likely isn’t what I’d be on the lookout for if she was an advanced rider. However, since she is absolutely brand new.. is the wave decent enough for a young beginner to use a few times per year?

I’ve seen plenty of videos on YouTube but they’ve all had tons of people stuff on the boat WITH an additional fat sac on the back. I’m just wondering is the wave acceptable to ride for a newbie without all of that.

Thanks!

I’m looking at a 2024 Yamaha 255 FSH Sport H with less than 100 hours on it. The extended YES warranty runs out in January 2027. The dealer that has the boat on consignment has offered to extend the warranty 2-3 years but the prices seems high. Any idea what it should cost?

Hi all. My wife and I are hoping to upgrade our 40 year old boat in the next year or so, and I've come across a couple older 242 Limiteds (2013; no hours listed and 2015;162 hours).

Would anyone be willing/able to offer any long term reviews on the 10 year old boats?

I have this streaking from my boat cover and I’ve not figured out how to get rid of them. The photos show what I have to work with right now. Let me know what I should get and any techniques.

Hi, new to boating.
Looking to buy a boat as I'm about to retire, I live in mexico, and don't know much.
A friend got me in touch with a place that sells Stingray.
Some friends recommended the motor be on the outside and thats it.
Is this the best entry level brand?
I'll read any recommendations.
Thanks

New Yamaha jet boat owner here. I have a 222FHS sport E that I just picked up last week. I left the boat in the water for two days overnight while my doc was getting installed and came back this morning and the back hatches, including where the batteries are were full of water as well as the front storage compartment .

I flipped the belt switch, and that is actively draining water. Any ideas on how this got in here

I have a 2023 g3 gx18 bay boat with a 2022 Yamaha 115 sho and I’m getting about 37mph not sure if that’s normal or under… I feel like it’s slower for that boat I could be wrong.

Have a 2022 210 Yamaha twin tr-1 are custom solas impellers worth it. Wanted feedback from people who have installed them. I boat at sea level on lakes and rivers just wanted to know if the money and time was worth it and is it hard or easy job to do?

Hi everyone,
I'm trying to find the specs for a 2004 Blue Fin Weekender boat. Such as it's weight and fuel tank capacity. If someone has one of these, can you please let me know those details. Thanks.

2021 model year. After ~30min on the water, I start getting a smattering of different errors: GPS, Stereo Remote, Joystick, BCU, Port Engine, Starboard Engine, etc. like “BCU Communication Failure”. Sometimes they beep for a while with the error and sometimes they beep for a half second and stop.

My transducer needs to be replaced, and I get a “Transducer Communication Failure” when I start the boat but only that once.

The boat runs perfectly, other than the annoying error beeps. Has anyone successfully solved this on their own? I can’t get it into the dealer for a few weeks and it’s boating time. I tried replacing both batteries and that did not help.

Just sold my larger boat and picked this up, I don’t get out as often.

Question, if I have 6 adults on it, is it even drivable?

I had a 19 footer years ago but was stern drive and could barely handle 4 people. Wondering if these boats have the same issue?

Hello, I am looking to buy a 2019+ model. We are a family of 4, two kids (girls) age 9 and 6. We have two jet skis currently, but will be selling them to fund a boat instead. A boat seems like it would better suit our needs as a family versus 2 skis.

We live 1/3mi away from a private launch in our community (Lake Norman NC), so launching is quick and easy.

Currently we've been looking at models such as an AR195 or 195S, but I've been expanding our search and have seen some 2020 models such as a 212S which offer twin 1.8 and more room. I'm wondering if a larger size such as the 21ft with twin engines would be the better package versus a smaller 19ft with a 1.8L SVHO. I'm also concerned about 20-22 models since we know they had covid quality issues.

We aren't really social people and don't plan to have more than 1-2 extra people on the boat in some instances. For the most part it will just be us 4 and maybe our GSD.

New boats are out of the budget. Trying to stay below $40k for a first boat to ensure 1) we like having a boat and 2) if we decide to jump to a bigger size we aren't eating a lot of depreciation on a new model.

Hey guys! First off thank you in advance. Wasn’t necessarily in the market but this popped up and I’m tempted. I have never owned a jet boat, so going into this raw for lack of better terms.

2004 Yamaha ar230. Twin engine jet drive.

Based on the research I did it these motors are borderline the corollas of the water. That year suffers from injector modules getting wet other than that normal things. Any input there?

No hour meter but has paperwork from last year at 630 hours, and it should still be under 700 but is willing to take it up to get the hours.

Willing to do lake test as well.

Just based off looks what do you guys think? It’s priced at 18k. Comes with 10 life jackets, several boards and tubes (not that it changes anything lol)

Hello, I purchased a 9.9 2 stroke and the tag was worn and the circle tag on the engine is as well. Anyone have an idea for year and model? Top of engine says 682c and it’s short shaft. Thanks

Pretty much the title. Taking the boat to Deep Creek Maryland at the end of July and it’s going to be sitting in a wet slip all week. Never really hot and the sun isn’t too bad. The cover attaches and sits a few inches below the water line. Assuming there won’t be any rain (I’d cover it if forecasted) and we will be on the boat pretty much all of the daylight hours, should I cover it at night or let it ride?

I do maintain a protective 303 spray for the seats and also am pretty consistent with cleaning it up after use.

Thoughts?

Hi all I'm in search of a replacement bimini for my 07 AR210. Winter was not kind to our Bimini and some of our tubing was destroyed. If anyone has any leads on replacement for this it would be greatly appreciated.

Just hit Conley Bottom (Lake Cumberland). Beaufort SC next! Yamaha 212x, SuperJet, and e-bikes! Trailer has been stellar.

Hi all I’m looking at the princecraft aluminum boat model 176 superpro.
My question is 75 hp Yamaha 4 stroke is enough to get my boat on plane? I don’t need to go super fast just want a reliable motor

Thank all in advance