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New Boat
Well, I pulled the trigger last week and bought a 2006 Yamaha SX230 HO. My
family quickly outgrew the 19' Reinell bowrider I had previously. I had that
boat for 2 seasons, and sold it (in 2 days) on Craigs list for more than I
paid for it. :)Calif Bill was the only response I got here that urged me against it (the
only response ... actually), but all my other research was positive. I've
had it out twice on a local lake, and couldn't be happier. I added some jet
steering fins to it ( www.cobrajetsteering.com ) and it handles almost as
well as my I/O at slow speeds and reverse, and much better than my buddy's
Mastercraft X-30 inboard. You can cross control the engines to do some very
impressive close quarter maneuvering as well. It's FAST as too... I had it
at 54MPH (gps) the other day. I really bought it as a family boat, and at 23' it's perfect for my wife and
2 kids ( 6 and 3). The only towing sports we do now is tubing, and as the
kids get older, it will work for skiing and wakeboarding as well. My son and
I like to fish, and it has a huge two level rear deck that's perfect. It
also has a dinette type table you can set up out there or in the main area,
which makes things like lunch a real pleasure. If anyone is interested a
link to my boat is here:
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/boat/products/modelhome/421/0/home.aspx Mine is
black though, not red. --Mike |
MGG
Mar 27
2006
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| Check the suggested break in schedule. You might have to go easy for a
while. Dan |
Dan
Mar 28
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| Thanks! --Mike |
MGG
Mar 28
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| Hehe, I'll try...but it shouldn't be too hard <g>. --Mike |
MGG
Mar 28
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| while.<< I did, and I have been. I did sneak it up to WOT a couple of times though
;-) --Mike |
MGG
Mar 28
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| http://www.boattest.com/oem/test-results.aspx?ID=848&lp_id=295&from_gi=yes I'd take good care of those motors. 7,000 rpm at 28mph cruise, 10,500 rpm wide open! -rick- |
-rick-
Mar 26
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| 7,000 rpm at 28mph cruise, 10,500 rpm wide open!<< I certainly plan to. The layout is simply awesome...loads of room to work in
the engine compartment. --Mike |
MGG
Mar 27
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| YAY!!!! Don't know much about them, but I've seen the Bombardier version which
is pretty cool. Have fun with it - enjoy. |
Shortwave
Mar 27
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| Congrats - enjoy. |
tomcarlsonREMO...
Mar 27
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