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  1. C

    First time boater!

    Hi All, I'm new to the group and hoping to buy a Yamaha LS 2000 this weekend as my first boat ever. Any recommendations or things to look for? The boat has had 3 owners and per the seller always been garaged. We'll, unfortunately, have to store the boat in the open with a cover. We just bought...
  2. T

    Looking to buy my first boat

    Hello everyone. I'm new here. I'm looking to by my first boat. I just recently sold 2 jet skis (well, one jet-ski-2002 Kawasaki 1100Zxi, and one waverunner-1997 Yamaha GP1200, both 2 strokes). I'm currently looking at two options. One is a two owner 2007 Yamaha AR230 HO with roughly 400...
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    • 2007 2011 ar230ho challenger 180 first boat first boat ever help seadoo yamaha
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  3. Remington

    2020 AR190 anchor

    I picked up a 2020 AR190 yesterday from a dealer in Austin TX and it did not come with an anchor, i about an hour and a half away so dont want to go back. I am looking at the 8# Mantus M2 (8 lbs M2 Galvanized Steel Mantus Anchor - Mantus Marine) or the small Box anchor (Box Anchor — Slide...
  4. Miitch

    400hr boat as a first boat??

    Hey everyone! I’ve been lurking the shadows of this site for the last 2 or so years and have decided it’s time to pull the trigger and purchase a boat! Or maybe not? I have found a really good deal on a 2010 Sea Doo Challenger 210 close to my area, however, the boat has 400 hours... owner has...
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    Long time lurker, first post and about to purchase!

    Hey all, Just wanted to give a big shout out to this forum. I’ve been looking at purchasing a family boat forever but a few months ago the wife gave me the green light and ive been a consistant lurker on the site trying to get as much info as possible. i was hoping for a little input in...
  6. JBehrens

    Thinking about a boat, need some advice.

    Hi all, Ok so I am somewhat new here and have been doing a ton of research on the site for my next toy. I have been around boats all my life and have a pair of jetskis that I have used for lake trips to lake Mohave and Powell for the past 3 years and am now thinking of adding a boat to the...
  7. P

    First Time Purchase

    I am finally in the market for a jet boat. This will be my first boat I owned too. Other than me taking out a 21' Sea Ray out in Cayuga Lake last week in upstate NY, I do not have much experience other than being a professional passenger. I live only 5 minutes from a boat slip on the Delaware...
  8. Jay936

    First boat ever.

    Lake Nacogdoches
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