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2016 Lineup of boats - The real info will be posted at 7 PM EST on Saturday August 22nd

njmr2fan

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I'd love to see some radical new boats. Maybe the 19's are gone and 20's replace them, forward swept towers become the new Yamaha signature. The top shelf 242's get a supercharge option, a wake option, a covered bow option, An FSH boat in a 24" twin engine model. But alas, I think @robert843 is on the money, we've all over shot the actual changes.
 

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Is love to see a 240 with more mph , rock solid tower , captain's call exhaust , trim tabs , auto ballast for surfing , led lighting , transom lights , captains seats with drop down bolsters , perfect pass , in floor cooler like the older 210's 12" subs , and hot boat candy to show it off at the sand bar , and free gas for the first year :) yea that I would buy !!!! P.s. And a bikini storeage area that the girls can leave there tops in so they don't get lost !!!!
 

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Looks like they are adding stock tower speakers.
 

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Maybe some over shot....all I want is a 212x with forward swept tower, sound deadening and a surf system and I'm sold
 

Ntlange

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I second the supercharged 242s. Help us guys who like to boat closer to the clouds.
 

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I second the supercharged 242s. Help us guys who like to boat closer to the clouds.
And it would prop up lots of oil company stock.
 

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OrangeTJ

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I will be really surprised/disappointed if we don't see at least the sound reduction techniques applied to the smaller boats - at least the 21 footers. I hope we see electronic throttle control and a Perfect-Pass esque cruise control in at least some models. A surf system would definitely be a welcome addition as well.
 

BlacklimitedS

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I will be VERY disappointed if they do not have a surf model. I wonder if it be a stand alone model or an option? Also they need to have a 24' and 21' surf option. Is it too late for me to call Yamaha and give them my opinion?
 

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I will be VERY disappointed if they do not have a surf model. I wonder if it be a stand alone model or an option? Also they need to have a 24' and 21' surf option. Is it too late for me to call Yamaha and give them my opinion?
You just did ;)
 

robert843

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That ones easy. Bikini tops go in the glove box - out of the way, yet easy to reach!
See I always thought those were to be removed before entering the boat? No need for useless clutter in the glove box.
 

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Seen the new boats! And their awesome to say the least!
They also looked SUPERB on Lake Oconee, GA 4 weeks ago.

Gonna be an exciting year for Yamaha, and I forecast they run out quickly from 1 model.
 
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Bruce

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@Ziess21, @Williamsone46, @MikeyL, I appreciate you guys holding back until Yamaha's embargo is over. I also hope that you will be posting your impressions and pictures at 7 PM tomorrow along with Julian's videos and review.

Over the last six months we have had unprecedented levels of cooperation with Yamaha. I am hopeful that as we continue to build their trust that we will be able to find more ways to work together that are beneficial to our members.
 

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That's it @MikeyL ....next year I'm coming down to hang out with you to get the early preview.
 

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