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Hello from Eastern Washington

Bransc1986

Bransc1986

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First of all, this place is an absolute treasure trove of information and I can’t thank you guys enough for posting so much useful info!

I’ve just started looking at getting back into boating and being back on the lake all summer. I previously owned a 2001 XR1800 about 10 years ago which was an amazing little boat. The wife and I loved it but starting a family and changes in work forced us to sell it.

10 years and 3 kids later were Looking to get into another Yamaha this summer and make some memories like I had growing up on Flathead Lake in Montana.

I just wanted to chime in and say hello and thank you guys for contributing to this forum!
 
PJ73

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What are you looking at? 19, 21, 24 or the new 27 foot?
 
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This forum helped my jet boat shopping tremendously. Good luck
 
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We’re looking at used 212’s or 240’s. With 2 adults and 3 kids as our normal load I’d really like the power of the twin 1.8’s. Plus most of our friends and family have 2 kids as well so more than likely if we invite people it’s gonna be 4 adults and 5 kids. Would love the room of a 240.

I don’t really care about doing 50mph across the lake, I’d just like to pull some tubes and maybe wakeboard with a full load of people and gear.

I’d like to be under 40k so new is out of the question. We were at the Spokane boat show a few weeks ago and I couldn’t believe what the prices of boats were! They made the 242 e series Yamaha look like a bargain at 75k! Who pays $218,000 for a wakeboard boat!
 
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Welcome aboard! Good to have another body in Eastern Washington!
 
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glad to have you on board, keep us updated on your search,
 
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Bransc1986 said:
We’re looking at used 212’s or 240’s. With 2 adults and 3 kids as our normal load I’d really like the power of the twin 1.8’s. Plus most of our friends and family have 2 kids as well so more than likely if we invite people it’s gonna be 4 adults and 5 kids. Would love the room of a 240.

I don’t really care about doing 50mph across the lake, I’d just like to pull some tubes and maybe wakeboard with a full load of people and gear.

I’d like to be under 40k so new is out of the question. We were at the Spokane boat show a few weeks ago and I couldn’t believe what the prices of boats were! They made the 242 e series Yamaha look like a bargain at 75k! Who pays $218,000 for a wakeboard boat!
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The prices have skyrocketed. However, you should find some fantastic used boats out there, and especially on here if you ask around.
 
Bransc1986

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I’ve definitely seen some nice boats on here and I’m willing to travel but I’m not going 1,000 miles to get one! Finding one in the Pacific Northwest is a little tougher. Trying to stay away from salt water boats on the coast too. I’d be willing to travel to WY, UT, NV areas. Seen a few on boat trader but nothing that jumps out. Luckily we’re not in a hurry so I’m just waiting for the right boat.
 
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A used AR230 or 212X can be found for under 30 and would suit your family well.
We are here to help.
 
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I know it’s a trek but Lynwood, Olympia and about 30 minutes south of us have Yamaha dealerships..
 
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So it looks like I’m going to pick up a 2018 AR195 next weekend! Lol. I know it’s not what I was planning but the wife and I really fell in love with it and it would fit what our family needs right now. I told her our friends can buy there own boat if they want to get on the lake! It’s a leftover 18 from a dealer with Rockford 8” tower speakers and amp installed... super clean boat. It was used as a demo so has some hours on it but only things I noticed were a scuff in the SeaDek on the swim platform and some scuffs on the hull from loading on the trailer... just surface scuffs... $34,200 OTD... with premium mooring cover.
 
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Happy dance
 
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Bransc1986 I'm from spokane too and looking for a boat to join you this summer! Congrats on the new purchase.
 
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