2018 SX210 or 2016 212SS?

[AJack]

I need help deciding between a new 2018 SX210 or between two different 2016 212SS, one with 58hours, the other has 110hours (but with 3 years warranty remaining). The 212SS looks immaculate, with the galvanized trailer and basic gear. There's a $100 price difference between the two.

I'm leaning more towards the 212SS for its power, yet I like the newness of the 2018. I do plan on having two families aboard - four adults and 5-6 small children.

 

[Ancient canoe]

212SS hands down. You'll want the power with 2 families on board. Assuming the 58 hour version has no warranty, I would just opt for the one with the warranty if the prices are the same. The difference in hours is negligible.

 

[JetboatMN]

I agree with@Ancient canoe, you definitely want the power with that many in the boat. It’s nice to have the options you have!

 

[AJack]

212SS hands down. You'll want the power with 2 families on board. Assuming the 58 hour version has no warranty, I would just opt for the one with the warranty if the prices are the same. The difference in hours is negligible.

That’s what I figured. I’ll be checking it out soon, hopefully I’m not “catfished”!

 

[Bananas]

See if they can add the warranty to the one with 58 hours.

 

[WetWillie]

Completely different design hulls and articulating keel; I’d go ‘18 w/tr-1’s all day as it will run significantly quieter and yes I know the previous 21ft were very sexy looking but the new boats are coming w/4 yrs of yes warranty as well... and just customize the new boat to suit your wants/needs... The new boat will have plenty of power for water sports and the number of people you mentioned... at the end of the day though it’s your money and your boat you have to look at/own so do what you want the most... Without seeing all boats and conditions kinda hard to know how they were kept/maintenanced and if they ever sucked any foreign objects through the intake/impellers... or damage not able to be seen easily...
Also generally easier to negotiate extras thrown in and accessories on the new deals vs used...

 

[AJack]

Completely different design hulls and articulating keel; I’d go ‘18 w/tr-1’s all day as it will run significantly quieter and yes I know the previous 21ft were very sexy looking but the new boats are coming w/4 yrs of yes warranty as well... and just customize the new boat to suit your wants/needs... The new boat will have plenty of power for water sports and the number of people you mentioned... at the end of the day though it’s your money and your boat you have to look at/own so do what you want the most... Without seeing all boats and conditions kinda hard to know how they were kept/maintenanced and if they ever sucked any foreign objects through the intake/impellers... or damage not able to be seen easily...
Also generally easier to negotiate extras thrown in and accessories on the new deals vs used...

I didn't know that the hull design was different - in what ways are they different? I am still looking around, and have come across a 2014 SX240 for the same price with 78 hours...

 

[WetWillie]

In ‘15 Yamaha redesigned the ‘24ft boats and hull to include the articulating keel. They then brought this new design to the ‘21ft boats in ‘17 when they redid the platform... Completely different feel/boat between design changes. I got to water test the older design then the new and went with the ‘17 hands down and never regreted the decision...
Unless you are looking for a 50mph boat the new TR-1 engines would be plenty of power; let’s put it this way... We go out with 6-10 people on the boat nearly every outing and they typically do not care to cruise above 25-30mph. Once above 35 people tend to ask we slow down as it’s not really enjoyable for the kids at that point... I’ve been Wot only once w/full load and could tell no one was enjoying themselves so I tend to keep that for when I go out solo... and the new 210’s will hit mid 40’s top speed and be plenty for towables

 

[Ancient canoe]

More power doesn't just mean being able to go 50mph. You are going to have better performance all around and it really becomes noticeable when you are loaded up with gear and people. Like in the example above you don't have to worry about going over 35mph with a TR1s and 6-10 people. You'll have to test drive to see if the new articulated keel is worth it to you over the older hull.

 

[AJack]

More power doesn't just mean being able to go 50mph. You are going to have better performance all around and it really becomes noticeable when you are loaded up with gear and people. Like in the example above you don't have to worry about going over 35mph with a TR1s and 6-10 people. You'll have to test drive to see if the new articulated keel is worth it to you over the older hull.

This is good info, exactly what I'm looking for. I am in Tampa and having a hard time getting to test drive any of the new models. I got the excuse from one of the larger dealers here that it takes too much out of their man power for test runs. They did say that if I bought one, then I'd be able to join the mechanics as they do their test drive. Sorta leaves me guessing. If anyone knows of a dealer near Tampa that does test drives, please let me know.

 

[WetWillie]

The HP/weight ratio isn’t that far off from one another it’s .07 roughly in the sx210 vs .09 in say my 212x due to the weight differences in boats... again the purchaser really should test drive the difference to get a real world feel to see if it matters to them enough or not... I personally wouldn’t spend new boat or even a few year old boat money without testing it on the water if a dealer/seller is refusing that basic opportunity; I simply wouldn’t do business with someone that doesn’t feel they have/need to take that time to make a sale... I hope the OP gets to drive some of these options especially the newer designs... good luck with finding more quality sales people and dealers that will actually pay attention to their customers...