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  1. captras

    Who woulda thunk it :)

    Just got a snail mail letter from a local boat dealer.....they are selling their boat AT DEALER INVOICE because they are way overstocked.......what a change!
  2. captras

    Boat FOR SALE!!!! 2019 Yamaha 242X E-Series Low Hour Orlando FL

    Wow....sorry about that......tough luck.....but somebody will get a really nice boat! Good luck on your sale!
  3. captras

    Boat FOR SALE!!!! 2019 Yamaha 242X E-Series Low Hour Orlando FL

    I wonder why it needed new props and wear rings after only 96 hours?
  4. captras

    Those crazy b*stards at Ram actually did it

    This is not a new idea. That is exactly what the Chevrolet Volt was....and electric car with a built in 3 cylinder engine (I believe) that ran a generator that charged the battery. I think Chevrolet either has or soon will halt production.
  5. captras

    242 Limited S Top Speed

    My SE gets about 50 or so with just me. 5 adults and 2 kids and full gas gets about 47-48.
  6. captras

    Covered Boat Lifts: piling height above water?

    For mine, my height above the water is about 16'. The boat is about 9.5' tall, then you have to consider the height of the lift, and finally decide how much above the water you want it to sit. One other condsideration for me is varying lake levels. Our lake normal pool is 131' but can range...
  7. captras

    Boat 2023 Yamaha jetboat sale -MI

    What a change.....2 years ago you couldnt find a new boat at a dealer, and if you did, the prices were inflated, and non negotiable. Now they are begging people to come in with promises of discounts! Just to show the pricing difference, a friend of mine bought a 2019 242 Limited SE with 20...
  8. captras

    Did I do something wrong?

    I can see the source of the confusion. It is really distressing how many people have no idea of the rules of the road. That being said, I think, at least in Texas, you should give way to another boat that is towing a tuber, skier, wakeboarder, etc. Not positive about the reg, but that is my...
  9. captras

    Another Good Reason to Wear Your Lanyard

    The overboard MAY have been because of a jetski, but the jetski did NOT make him NOT wear his killswitch lanyard!!!
  10. captras

    Right size for registration lettering on boat?

    Registration lettering requirements depend on the individual state.
  11. captras

    First Dock Rash Repair Assistance

    that looks pretty deep.....thru the gel coat and into the fiberglass. I dont think I would try to repair that myself. I am sure others with more experience will chime in.
  12. captras

    SOLD SOLD - MT 2010 Yamaha AR 240 Jet Boat Forsale $32,999

    Great looking boat.....good luck....sorry to see you leave!
  13. captras

    Don't ride on the rear deck

  14. captras

    Marina Fire

    https://boattest.com/article/boats-burn-after-apparent-explosion-southern-md-marina?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=264331700&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_HKApeom69ayvCy0KfOFjLzi158q39bSd3QTcf3QP34J5xvtBgxCsyvE3WaIayPxhOQ1XUth5VGbIcZ7aQl5rBI8ZeZw&utm_content=264331700&utm_source=hs_email
  15. captras

    Wake board tower or not

    https://boattest.com/article/pros-and-cons-wakeboard-towers?_hsmi=263301456&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_N6u0NiZjwvy10hlqPzPWfrOzQEXmk731axo0gf5kPTM1vCv_vMhLCkT-mbyHWFTeiHXOZJ3kksxzhVVDtz_5we_puzQ
  16. captras

    Waverunner battery...

    Absolutely the best. AGM batteries, 24 month warranty ( and they honor it completely), very reasonable price, free shipping! https://www.chromebattery.com/
  17. captras

    Faded Black GelCoat

    Very impressed....awesome job!
  18. captras

    ⛵⚓⛴✔ New Jet Boat Owner? Read this before you go out!!! ⛵⚓⛴✔

    Rules of the road! Unfortunately many boaters, new and old, either don't know or don't observe these! https://boattest.com/article/boating-etiquette-reading-between-rules?_hsmi=253480873&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_7W58fcDEaLdDWOXl3BoHd98jYzPwpKZYESyTV0R7E13JMheZqsY5ZSyMU0l_JLXFSRybcE3X_dTrYmNKDX4f3sSM6sw
  19. captras

    Reducing jolts and noise while trailering

    These work very well!
  20. captras

    Inflatable electric “jet ski”

    I can find a lot better use for $2,000!
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