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    SOLD (SOLD) NC 2016 Yamaha 242XE / 5 Yr Warranty / Covered Storage / No Saltwater

    Also - going with the boat: 1 Wake Surf Board, 3 Wake Boards, Several tubs, ropes and a cooler. Btw, we have the table top, but we lost the stand. Strap on rear RHS of trailer needs to be replaced. Trailer is galvanized and in good shape - tires are all good. Seats are in pristine condition (not...
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    SOLD (SOLD) NC 2016 Yamaha 242XE / 5 Yr Warranty / Covered Storage / No Saltwater

    I barely took any pictures of the boat from the outside. Here's what I could find.
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    SOLD (SOLD) NC 2016 Yamaha 242XE / 5 Yr Warranty / Covered Storage / No Saltwater

    2016 Yamaha 242XE Like new condition with only ~115 hours. 5 year Yamaha warranty that expires in 2021. Built in ballast for wake surfing / wake boarding for a very nice wave. Always covered storage. Selling after auto accident makes it difficult to use. Asking $55,000 Located in a warehouse...
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    Warranty Work - 3 years of use

    2016 242X with a 5 year warranty. I'm yet to have any significant warranty work - I'm wondering what others are experiencing. First, I love my boat - but wanted to know if anyone is having issues or had warranty work. The dealership is suggesting that they can do a hard reset for most of these...
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    Raleigh/Durham - Falls Lake Gathering (July 22nd 2017) Aug 25 2018

    Calendar is clear for us right now - assuming good weather we should be there.
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    First Ballast Fill for '16 242X...how?

    @Julian I filled ballasts a few times last year, but first time out this year center ballast doesn't fill. I've tried on two trips since then and center doesn't fill. Wondering if anyone else has encountered this issue. Greg
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    Raleigh/durham end of summer / fall gathering

    Sounds good - we will try to make it. We've moved our boat up to covered storage at Kerr (which is massive) - best boat ramps I've seen and they have picnic shelters @ Satterwhite - but we'd go to Gaston or Falls if that where the group decides to go.
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    Jet Boaters Special @ Topsail Island, North Carolina

    Jet Boaters Special @ Topsail Island Explore the Intracoastal Waterway along Topsail Island and beyond! We’re offering a last minute JetBoater’s only special the week of June 18-25 (we also have a few late August weeks) at one of our beautiful North Topsail Beach oceanfront rentals. There are...
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    Accessories for 242xe

    Dealership put mine on below the rub rail. However, I think the regulation says it needs to be above the rub rail. Also, note that a few (4) of my cup SS inserts were not glued down and one fell off when I was unloading the boat. I'm puzzled by this - but I can reattach as soon as I determine...
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    Accessories for 242xe

    I believe that Julian gets his boat this Friday. I'm planning on running over to Falls Lake today and wanted to do a day at Gaston and a day at Kerr. We should be able to be up at Kerr on Friday during the day (depending on weather). I believe we are going to have the boat in covered storage at...
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    Review of the all New 2016 Yamaha 242X E-Series Wake Sports jet boat

    Limited flexibility in discounts - they add in covers and some other extras, but Yamaha is pressuring them to keep the price up. When I went to pick mine up, dealer said someone was interested if I decided not to pick it up. They are in demand.....and I'm very happy with the performance of my boat.
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    Thomas / jump

    zero ballast - jumps will be much bigger
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    My 2016 Yamaha 242X thread....(MORE photos added 6/14/19)

    Julian, we picked up the 242x last Wednesday and drove straight to Falls Lake. Was back out there on Thursday evening, Friday afternoon and all day Saturday (very busy) and most of Monday. I was traveling for work all week - looks like it's stormy tonight and tomorrow, so will probably go back...
  14. 2016 242xe

    2016 242xe

    I'll get a better picture - just picked up the boat on Wednesday and we took it out that night and the following night.
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    Boat Cover - Snap Down or Tie Down?

    One of my concerns about the snap downs was location on the back - I would not want any snaps on the swim platform area.
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    Boat Cover - Snap Down or Tie Down?

    I'm considering boat covers for my 2016 Yamaha and wanted to ask for some opinions and pros/cons. Should I invest in a snap down cover (2 pieces) or a tie down cover? Which is more durable? Which type is better for traveling (or do you just leave your covers off)? If I go with a snap down, it...
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    Need lots of photos of E-Series dash area....for Garmin GPSMAP 541 mounting ideas...

    Julian, could I get the same/similar Garmin functionality out of an iPhone App? Greg
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    Smith Mountain Lake in VA

    SML is awesome, deep water lake - you will love it. Water will be cool - but refreshing. Fun things to do: Bridgewater Plaza - good pizza place, ice cream - and of course feeding popcorn to the giant carp Beaches - lots of red clay, so you can stain the interior of a boat - just south of the Dam...
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    Accessories for 242xe

    I like the thought of a grill, but I'm not sure how much I would use. Fume Detector is a good idea, I saw that Julian posted one the other day. Should I buy bumpers and trailer guide posts/covers from the dealership? I'll hold off on the fins until I judge how much control the articulating keel...
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    Accessories for 242xe

    We've just finalized the deal for a 2016 242xe and I'm wondering what extras I should purchase. Here's what I have already have in the deal: *Galvanized trailer *2 snap on covers - bow and stern *upgraded cooler *4 year extended warranty Currently on my list of add ons: *anchor to fit in...
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