2015 242 Limited S First Impressions w/ Pics and Video

[lashburn1]

Not to belabor the point, but regardless of the MSRP, the T22 can be actually purchased for around $60K on a very nice trailer. Also, the 22' length is not directly comparable to the 24 foot Yamaha because on the Axis the swim platform is not included in that length. It's about 2 feet deep, so the boat actually ends up being 24 feet in length once the swim platform is considered. These are different boats for different purposes, but the point I was trying to make is that it isn't unreasonable to expect clear coat graphics in a boat you can buy at the $60K price point. That said, this is just a nit and I do think the 242 is a beautiful and awesome boat!

^^^ x2

 

[MikeyL]

I finally noticed something I don't like about the 242 limited S. It does not have a mirror for watersports. I am not sure what a good solution would be.

Excellent Observation. This may wind up being true for more than just the 242LS before it's all over.
Due to positioning, the ONLY solution currently is a mirror that attaches to the windshield.
I just feel confidant that in time a better solution will be made available for the 2015 242LS.
Hey ! Thank goodness it's not a deal breaker !
Wishing everyone a "Can't Git Here Too Soon" upcoming weekend ! - Mikey Lulejian, Lake Oconee, GA

 

[sysinu]

I have the PTMEdge Pro Windsheild Mirror + mount on my '14 242LS. I could have gotten a tower mounted mirror but all the research I did on it pushed me away from going that direction.

The '15 242LS is going to have to have a windshield mount mirror with the tower set back as far as it is I think. Unless you were going to use a really long arm from the tower (which I think would look silly).

 

[ccrayjr]

Love the 2015 242LS, but I think I'll wait a bit and let the bugs get worked out and the prices come down.

 

[OperationROL]

Love the 2015 242LS, but I think I'll wait a bit and let the bugs get worked out and the prices come down.

The price will not drop until the next model change when they are trying to get rid of the last remaining ones before taking on their new inventory.

 

[ccrayjr]

Give it a year or so and they will have left overs or smaller dealers will try and push their numbers up with lower pricing.

 

[Charles]

Lol...who says I paid MSRP? Ahem....NOT!

 

[Williamsone46]

@Charles where's the pics of your new beauty?

 

[ccrayjr]

Exactly Charles!... congrats!

 

[Ziess21]

Got my blue 242 LTD S on Tues and finally had some time to take some pics. I was SUPER skeptical of how this boat would look in person with the cream colored deck and hull but it actually looks pretty dang good and is growing on me. Only issue so far is some cover wear on the tower from shipping. Its not coming off very easily....

 

[OperationROL]

Lol...who says I paid MSRP? Ahem....NOT!

No one pays MSRP. I am not referring to that. I am referring to the price that the dealer is willing to sell a boat for. That number however close to MSRP it starts, typically does not move until they are trying to clear inventory.

 

[Charles]

It rained all day yesterday, so we pushed delivery to today...

 

[ccrayjr]

nice!!

 

[OperationROL]

It rained all day yesterday, so we pushed delivery to today...

Very, Very Nice! Black looks better here than in the advertising.

 

[OperationROL]

Got my blue 242 LTD S on Tues and finally had some time to take some pics. I was SUPER skeptical of how this boat would look in person with the cream colored deck and hull but it actually looks pretty dang good and is growing on me. Only issue so far is some cover wear on the tower from shipping. Its not coming off very easily....

Very Sharp!

 

[The Wanderer2]

Very nice!

 

[BlacklimitedS]

I obviously like black. Beatiful boat!

 

[Charles]

I think the graphics package has a lot to with the Black looking really good. It's tasteful, and more an accent. previous years were kind of 'busy'...'High Output', Stripe, breaking up the black, etc. Now it understated for elegance...or at least that's what I'm telling myself ;-)

 

[MikeyL]

@Charles : GREAT boat, Great color choice, nice pics ! I agree on better in person than the advertising !
Good Luck and Enjoy it alot ! = Mikey Lulejian - Lake Oconee, GA

 

[MikeyL]

The '15 242LS is going to have to have a windshield mount mirror with the tower set back as far as it is I think ...

@sysinu : As I posted earlier, there is NO AVAILABLE mirror "system" for a 2015 242 Ltd S - Except for a windshield mount.
It is possible some ingenious designer comes up with a "tower" answer, but many of us doubt that'll happen.
Mikey Lulejian - Lake Oconee, GA