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    Boat FOR SALE $31,500 2009 Yamaha 212x Discovery Bay CA

    Located in Discovery Bay CA is a beautifully kept Yamaha 212x. This model is Yamahas wake edition that comes with a tower, factory built in ballast and board racks. I have added tons of options to this boat making it a very desirable boat. It’s the perfect balance between a wake boat, surf boat...
  2. TheUpholsteryGuy

    UPHOLSTERY SEAT SKINS

    Hey guys!! 6093505941 (2003-2006 SX230) (AR230 2007-2009) (2010-2014 Limited 240-242) 210s 212 My Name Is Hugo . “The Etsy” Guy aka “easyliving” has asked us to take over for him regarding Skin Set orders as he has been really busy with work. We are the UPHOLSTERY shop who makes the Skins...
  3. DTram

    AR190 bimini post replacement

    2019 AR190 lost this piece of the bimini top rear support into the lake. This attaches to the lower mount on the wake tower. Anyone have a part # or good source for a replacement?
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    Yamaha 24ft jetboat vs Robalo 24ft to Bimini Island

    Hi all, I am planing to buy a boat next month and will be using it a lot to cross from miami to bimini island. I am trying to get an honest opinion of the pros and cons of getting a Yamaha 24ft jetboat or a Robalo 24ft to Bimini Island? How does the Yamaha 24ft jetboat handles the ocean...
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    Upgrades to 212x

    Hi. New to this forum, just purchased a 2015 212x, really enjoying it. I was wondering if anyone has upgraded the dash electronics to include some of the newer features that the new boats have like the touch display, wake-boarding\wake-surfing, throttles, etc.? As well, the Bimini top isn't...
  6. Miami to Bahamas 2018

    Miami to Bahamas 2018

    This was an epic adventure with good friends and family thru Bimini Bahamas, Cat Cay, Honeymoon Island, GreatIsaac Island, Sapona, airplane wrecks etc. We we...
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  7. Exumas Bahamas 2020 Part I (Pandemic Escape Edition)

    Exumas Bahamas 2020 Part I (Pandemic Escape Edition)

    We travelled in our Renegade 33 center console to The Bahamas in July 14th to the 24th, leaving from Harbour Town Marina in Fort Lauderdale Florida to our fi...
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  8. Exumas 2020 Part 2 (Pandemic Escape) FINAL CHAPTER

    Exumas 2020 Part 2 (Pandemic Escape) FINAL CHAPTER

    This a glimpse of our past vacation to the Bahamas this past July for a period of 2 weeks and continuation to the fist video (part 1). We enjoyed the Bahamas...
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  9. hockiedad

    Recommendations for Bimini Top - 2013 242 LTD-S

    I am looking for recommendations for a Bimini top that is OEM replacement for my 2013 242 LTD-S, with forward facing tower. I have found Yamaha OEM for around $500, but would not mind better quality for a little more. ***Please note*** I cannot take off the existing as a pattern due to the...
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    2015/2016 Scarab 195 HO Impulse Bimini Top -- WANTED TO BUY OR FIND REPLACEMENT FOR OEM

    2015/2016 Scarab 195 HO Impulse Bimini Top -- WANTED TO BUY OR FIND REPLACEMENT FOR OEM Good Morning! Thank you for all the help that this Jet Boaters Forum has provided on cavitation and replacing one of my throttle/mode indicators. Both problems have been fixed by me (person with 5 out of...
  11. Bizywk

    Aug Bimini run ?

    We noticed that there is a lot of experienced board chatter confirming that Jun-Aug is the best weather opportunity for a safe Bimini crossing. Nearly all the organized trips appear to be historically scheduled in late June to mid July. We'd like to try fishing for our own lobster dinner...
  12. Julian

    2020 Bimini Trip July 12-18th

    As I posted in the 2020 Bimini Early Interest Thread, I have booked my trip for this year from Sunday July 12th to Saturday July 18th. At this point, the following people look to be crossing this week: CANCELLED - @Julian MMSI # is 338244923 Sands Unit 3D & 3F, Blue 242X, 4th Trip, Sunday...
  13. Julian

    Looking for 2017 Bimini Trip photos

    I've been asked to turn my Bimini trip rescue story into a keynote presentation at one of our company conferences. I am looking for Photos and videos from that trip....especially those showing boat damage, waves, mayhem LOL @swatski any wide shots of your boat with the tower down (with you...
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    Wakeboarding with bimini top - Scarab 195 Impulse

    Hi gang, first post, thanks in advance for the help. I’m having trouble getting my tow rope to clear the bimini top on our Scarab 195 Impulse with a factory tower and bimini. We’ve tried running the rope over and under the top but it rubs the frame and canvas both ways. Tried pulling the...
  15. mrallen

    AR240 Wake Tower Dimensions for Bimini

    Hello. Long story short, I lost my factory bimini and need to replace it. I'm looking to get a non OEM replacement bimini (mostly b/c of cost but a different color/look is nice as well). The one that I am looking at is a flat style top that I plan to mount below the top of the tower. The...
  16. Julian

    Bimini Rescue at Sea from 2017

    This is a long story....hopefully interesting to some....worth reading if you are planning on going to Bimini! Thanks to the Coast Guard for all you do! @PedalPirate I made up the numbers for the Helicopter that helped us out...but those guys rocked and although this was a simple day for...
  17. JKallay

    Miami to Bimini to Great Harbour SX192

    Hey folks, finally finished part one of our trip. Working on part 2 which is all the Great Harbour footage. As soon as part 2 is done, I’ll complete a full write up for anyone interested in traveling a little further.
  18. kypdurron5

    Bimini Top Wakeboard Position

    I'm having some trouble with the bimini top on my AR190. According to the manual there’s a short position for when using the wakeboard tower. However, I can’t seem to get it out of the long position; there’s just too much tension on it, even with a helper. Am I just not using enough force, or is...
  19. 1948Isaac

    Miami to Bimini Bahamas 2018

    Hi Everyone. Here is bit of our journey this past week in Bimini Bahamas. We had a great time with family and good friends.Thisone will be remembered for a life time.
  20. Julian

    SWAG I SURVIVED the Bimini Crossing Shirts are now online.

    Now that all the official trip shirt sales are complete we are opening up sales of the "I Survived The Bimini Crossing" shirts. We have these with 2017 and 2018 Years on them, or no year if you want one and went prior to 2017. These are available in short and long sleeve and in mens and womens...
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