CaptRedbeard
Jet Boat Addict
- Messages
- 171
- Reaction score
- 231
- Points
- 102
- Location
- Omaha, NE
- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2006
- Boat Model
- AR
- Boat Length
- 21
Considering plunging into the used boat market to upgrade to a bigger boat from our 2006 AR210. Definitely leaning towards a size upgrade. I really like the idea of the upgrade from 220hp to 360hp. I already know that I don’t want to spend the 70k+ to get into a new 25ft boat. Pretty sure that will land me in a last generation 24ft model.
Question for all of you with experience: what would your preference be between an AR240, 242LS, 242LSE, and a 242X?
I have ballast bags already and I’m not opposed to plumbing my own ballast system if need be. I’d want speed control, but would I be better off going with an AR240 and installing ride steady? I’ve heard mixed opinions on the Connext speed control. Not terribly concerned with “nicer” trim interior, mostly concerned with functionality differences.
Current pricing I’m seeing for 2015-2020 boats:
AR240: $44k+
242LS: $48k+
242LSE: $51k+
242X: $59k+
Tow vehicle capacity isn’t a concern. Thanks guys!
Question for all of you with experience: what would your preference be between an AR240, 242LS, 242LSE, and a 242X?
I have ballast bags already and I’m not opposed to plumbing my own ballast system if need be. I’d want speed control, but would I be better off going with an AR240 and installing ride steady? I’ve heard mixed opinions on the Connext speed control. Not terribly concerned with “nicer” trim interior, mostly concerned with functionality differences.
Current pricing I’m seeing for 2015-2020 boats:
AR240: $44k+
242LS: $48k+
242LSE: $51k+
242X: $59k+
Tow vehicle capacity isn’t a concern. Thanks guys!