Michael Kay
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 43
- Reaction score
- 7
- Points
- 62
- Location
- Flower Mound, TX
- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2011
- Boat Model
- Limited S
- Boat Length
- 24
Hey folks,
I'm new to this forum, but have been in and around the jet boat community for years. This summer I was faced with a dilemma. Should I buy a brand new 2018 242 X E-Series, or invest some time/money into retro-fitting my 2011 model.
After a lot of research, and some lengthy discussions with Will at JBP, I've decided to embark on the retro-fit journey this summer. In particular, I'm planning to do the following:
- Interior upholstery replacement (working with a local Marine upholstery shop)
- Buff hull and replace OEM graphics. (I discovered this week that Yamaha has discontinued several of the original vinyl graphics for the 2011, so I am designing my own and will be sourcing them from a local signage company. Once I get the design finished I'll post pics, in case anyone wants to use them.
- Replacing carpet with SeaDeck
- Installing some type of surf system (WakeWedge, etc.)
So, now to the core reason for my message. For those of you who have gone through these tasks before I would greatly appreciate any guidance you may have. It's always to learn from other folks experiences.
As I go through the process I plan to share success/failures, and post pictures and videos of the process.
I would welcome any guidance or input from the community!
Thanks...
mike
I'm new to this forum, but have been in and around the jet boat community for years. This summer I was faced with a dilemma. Should I buy a brand new 2018 242 X E-Series, or invest some time/money into retro-fitting my 2011 model.
After a lot of research, and some lengthy discussions with Will at JBP, I've decided to embark on the retro-fit journey this summer. In particular, I'm planning to do the following:
- Interior upholstery replacement (working with a local Marine upholstery shop)
- Buff hull and replace OEM graphics. (I discovered this week that Yamaha has discontinued several of the original vinyl graphics for the 2011, so I am designing my own and will be sourcing them from a local signage company. Once I get the design finished I'll post pics, in case anyone wants to use them.
- Replacing carpet with SeaDeck
- Installing some type of surf system (WakeWedge, etc.)
So, now to the core reason for my message. For those of you who have gone through these tasks before I would greatly appreciate any guidance you may have. It's always to learn from other folks experiences.
As I go through the process I plan to share success/failures, and post pictures and videos of the process.
I would welcome any guidance or input from the community!
Thanks...
mike