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    New 212XD

    Just picked up our new 212XD. Over the last 8 years we went from SX192 to 242LimitedSE to 212XD. Putting in a boat lift so boat not in water all the time and the smaller boat just made sense for lift and the lake we live at now. Wife would have probably chose Blue if both in stock but we ended...
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    No water on side cooling water pilot outlet

    No water from the starboard side cooling water pilot outlet in my 18 242se Got it to the ramp and moving over to dock waiting on family when noticed no water from pilot outlet Engine has thrust in forward and reverse Turned it off let it sit - pondered the issues - no clue what to do from...
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    New tow vehcile

    Thought I would pass this along. just picked up a 18 Ford Expedition limited with max towing package. I came from a 17 Chevy Tahoe. The expedition is rated for 9200 pounds and was great to tow with. Pulls much easier with all the torque the expedition has kvet the Tahoe. I like the trailer...
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    Bilge running when floating

    If I float it kicks on about every 20 to 30 minutes and maybe runs for a good minute or two at full force Do not notice it kicking on when running
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    Bilge running when floating

    Have about 25 hours on my 18 242se Been a great upgrade from my 14 192 Had a few minor adjustments by dealer to new boat and some speaker issues - but all resolved Only issue now is when we float for awhile - the bulge runs a good bit - sometimes for a good length of time Not sure where to...
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    Porta potty installation

    I used Velcro strips and it is super secure
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    Broken 2018 242 - Best place to order parts

    Thanks to Will and Jet Boat Pilot and fed ex express - we were repaired within 72 hours and back on the water tonight Thanks again
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    Broken 2018 242 - Best place to order parts

    Holden Beach NC - right at the South Carolina / North Carolina Border
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    Broken 2018 242 - Best place to order parts

    Awesome customer service from JetBoatPilot as always!
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    Broken 2018 242 - Best place to order parts

    Thanks will message you :) thanks
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    Broken 2018 242 - Best place to order parts

    What is the best place online to order parts? Was out today for a few hours when I went back to the dock had trouble with one of the engines. After getting out of the water with just one engine I saw that the bottom bolt from one of lateral thruster that I installed somehow disappeared causing...
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    First long road trip with 242 SE

    I boated once before on intercostal in NC - hard to tell when in no wake or what speed limit - googled some buy nothing clearly explaining it
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    First long road trip with 242 SE

    Thanks guys
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    First long road trip with 242 SE

    First long road trip this week with new 242SE Few questions - remove the Bimini top - for 10 hours of highway speed? Assume so but that it is a pain to put back up Second - shopping cover or black cover for road trip? Headed to Holden beach North Carolina - any where I need to stop on the...
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    Gas gauge on 2018 242 SE

    Will try watching the gallons used
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    Gas gauge on 2018 242 SE

    I would assume the on plane reading is accurate?
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    Gas gauge on 2018 242 SE

    Had my first long day on the lake With my 2018 242 SE. At one point I had to adults in the front and three adults in the back and myself on the captains chair. At slow speed’s the gas would drop and tell me I have 5% left but then going 20 miles an hour it would fluctuate by 15% and go back up...
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    First time out with 2018 242 SE

    Allsteelcarports.com Call directly - not one of their retailers - was cheaper
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    Speaker questions for 18 242 se

    JL is it - thx guys - will keep you posted Going to replace the 6 speakers - add two more - and add a sub Thanks
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    Speaker questions for 18 242 se

    Has anyone heard of hertz electronics for both speakers and subs. Spoke to my local audio guy and he was recommending them over JL.
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