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    Bimini Top

    So I have had the same interest and noticed that on some of the 255 Open IDs for sale they had something like this. There seem to be various configurations that could probably fit in the lounge area or bow. Search the web for “bow sail shade”. There are a handful of results. I was...
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    Sea Doo LRV - What's it worth?

    Good to know!! I appreciate you sharing that info. I had no idea.
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    Swim Platform cover

    Here is a link to the vinyl loop. It’s not the same company I got mine from but it looks identical. https://www.amazon.com/VinLoop-Vinyl-Mat-MattingExperts-Comfortable/dp/B01D1VJCG2 The foam is from Blacktip. They have their own website but you can get on eBay and I think even Amazon...
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    Sea Doo LRV - What's it worth?

    If it ran perfectly and got decent gas mileage I might pay $700 for the ski in the second pic. This isn’t to be insulting. This is just to say that old jet skis can a very risky purchase, especially when the story doesn’t match the conditions of the PWC. The part that is really bothersome is...
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    Swim Platform cover

    It’s holding up nicely. I think it will need to be replaced in a couple years but so far so good. There is a light layer that can come off if you scrub it with a stiff brush. My dogs nails scratched a few spots when she was trying to climb up once. She’s 75 lbs so it’s expected. I used some...
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    30hrs on 255 Open 200hp - engine drops a valve...

    I feel for you. It does feel like the summer is on the back end. I have a solution for you though that would get you back on the water by next week. Trade that sweet 255 Open with me for my 195. Don’t get me wrong, I love my 195 but I’m willing to sacrifice it for you to get more water time...
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    Which one?!!!

    I think most Scarabs are going to be reliable. This forum/the internet can be misleading in a sense, because most average boaters aren’t going online to talk about their relatively uneventful, issue free day at the lake. Most people are either going online to solve a problem, complain, do...
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    Considering jet boat but not sure

    I think you are here to support it and it should definitely be challenged when someone is trying to sell you something. I can find countless boats/ yachts/ whatever I would choose over over my jet boat; however, for the size, price, intended use, my jet boat is what I chose. I’m not here to...
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    Considering jet boat but not sure

    I think those points are a lot less interesting knowing that they come from a company trying to sell you on stern drives because all they sell is stern drives. Point no.1 has been brought up already. Feel free to refer to my video I posted earlier in this thread. As you can see, my boat isn’t...
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    Considering jet boat but not sure

    I think that is one of the things people are concerned about when they hear or read about jet boats. I was at a dealer a few weeks back and the sales guy and I were talking. He had a ton of experience around boats but not much experience around a jet boat with an experienced operator. He had a...
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    Considering jet boat but not sure

    I have felt your pain. I had the run the same gauntlet with our Glastron OB. Even when we got the Scarab I was backing it in and driving the boat off the trailer but she started helping by parking the truck and trailer so I didn’t have to tie the boat to the dock then get out and also park. It...
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    Scarab Decal on side of window

    At least it’s a cool design for a dealer logo and not some cheesy dealer name in Comic Sans font.
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    Considering jet boat but not sure

    Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate the opportunity to share my perspective and you taking the time to read it.
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    Considering jet boat but not sure

    I have a Scarab 195 and love it. We bought it in 2016 but it was a 2015. We actually haven’t had and major issues. A few little things here and there but they were all covered under warranty. I feel that the Scarab 195 handles better than the Yamaha 190s. It is most likely because of the design...
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    Ski Wakeboard Windshield Mounted Mirrors

    Thanks for the advice! I will try that the next time I’m out. I was wondering why I didn’t come across the thread you linked to and realized it was fairly new. I wish I had that infor before I got the 3 smaller mirrors. The 180!is definitely the clear winner so far for me.
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    Ski Wakeboard Windshield Mounted Mirrors

    I don’t have pictures of the CIPA Eclipse or Comp mounted but included side by side pics of them. I would like to try the PTM Edge VR-140 next. I don’t think I need the extremely wide viewing angle of the the CIPA Vision 180 but it is my favorite so far. I think the balance between a wide angle...
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    Ski Wakeboard Windshield Mounted Mirrors

    I have been doing a lot of searching though the internet for reviews on certain mirrors and how they compare to other similar products. I was specifically looking for windshield mounted mirrors that have a “wide” view. I tried the follow mirrors and have some pictures to show their viewing range...
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    Swim Platform cover

    I ended up making my own with a double sided EVA foam sheet I got on Amazon. I just used cardboard to make a template and cut it with multiple sharp razor blades. I even gave it a bevel. It turned out pretty good for about 30% of the cost of a custom cut mat.
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    SOLD Scarab 195 cover

    Sold
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    SOLD Sell or Trade Box Anchor.

    What would you let this go for?
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