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oh big news! a 24'/25' in a FSH model is going to be a big gamechanger.Heard from a little birdy a few weeks ago that the 24' line is being dropped..... Now will be a 25' (including the FSH)
Figured I'd give a bit of an updated since I started this thread. After looking at the different boats at my local dealers, we decided the 24' version was our favorite...we value the extra space (and porta potty) option over the upgrades in a 212. So I decided that we would likely be waiting for a 2021. Well, in my searching around, I basically stumbled across an 2020 AR240 that had just arrived at a dealer about 3 Hrs away. We made a deal on that and will be picking it up tomorrow. Pretty excited. If the rumors are true and 2021 goes to a 25', I'm even happier since the 24' is plenty big and pushing the limits on where we have to store it (plus I'm guess in pretty big jump in $$). Here's hoping things pan out well on the 2020 and I don't get '21 envy!
I originally wanted a AR210 and ended up with a AR240. Love the boat. I think you will be happy with it. Plan on a speaker upgrade, itās the only thing really lacking. Caveat would be if you really are wanting to wake surf. Weāve done some wake boarding and tubing with the stock set up, itās been great. Tried wake surfing, it will work but you canāt let go of the rope, maybe someone really light could go rope less, for us bigger folk you need the surf fins to clean the wake and probably a ballast bag on the swim deck to go rope less.
The size of the 24' is what sold us. Wanted to be able to bring along another family. Interested in surfing in the future, but figure that is something that I will look into this winter. (gotta have some Christmas present ideas). Likely to get the Yammy surf kit and some FatSacs to weight her down. Both of our kids are <100 lbs, so probably easier to get them going.
Pretty much what sold us as well. Wife wanted a pontoon, I wanted a go fast boat (I could never afford that anyway) so this was the compromise. We can pretty comfortably can get 8 adults and two kids in the boat. After that it starts to get tight with everyoneās bags/coolers. Max Iāve done is 10 adults. Still wasnāt bad. I noticed after 5/6 adults is when you start to see the top speed/gas mileage drop off.
Great post. I love the new colors, especially the AR195 colors. As far as mounting a tower to a SX, Iām not sure why that would be a consideration. Just go with the AR. By the time you invest in a tower (which you can get cheaper than the upgrade to an AR), then all the mounting modifications, you likely wouldnāt save that much unless you have no value to your own labor. Plus there would be no chance it would ever look as good as the AR which is designed and integrated with the tower. Just my opinion, of course. Good luck!!
Yeah, totally agree with this, including the colors of the 212 series. I do like the colors of the AR195ās though and that Black Cherry 275SD looks really nice. Would be nice to have that bad boy in the budget.Welcome!
Depends on your needs. The 195 series has a supercharged engine which makes about 70hp more and a larger jetpump to get more thrust. That translates to more acceleration and higher top speed, but at the cost of premium fuel.
Heat soak was an issue with the older supercharged intercoolers on the 192 series. The 195 series has a larger and more effective intercooler and works well. Heat soak isn't really an issue with normally aspirated engines.
The towers are about $3000 and you'll need to add materials to mount it properly. If you want the tower, get the AR model and consider getting a chair (or the "195s" premium model with tower and 2 chairs). The chair is a LOT easier and cheaper mod than the tower.
Glad we bought this year, don't like the 2021 colours for the 212 series - yuck!
Good luck with your decision and enjoy!
Iām also on the hunt for an ar210 or sx210. I think an offer 2k below msrp is reasonable. Iām not sure how boat shows will go this winter/spring with covid, but I think a dealer would strike a deal for something they have in stock at 2k below msrp once they serve the buyers who arenāt patient and will pay top dollar.
All valid points, Iām ready to pay msrp if I need too. Iām hoping that living in Ohio, which has a limited boating season may give me a chance to get a good deal around Christmas once all the pre-order people are taken care of and they have stock on the floor. It may be wishful thinking, but itās worth seeing how things pan out. @HangOutdoors the main reason Iām leaning sx210 is a slight edge on the price and the Bimini top. How do you like the seating configuration on your ar210 and do you have a top for shade? Part of the reason Iām not in a hurry this year is because we have a 3 month old, but she should be walking and be able to go on some easy cruises next season as long as she can have some shade.
We have a 8 month old, some cheap shade options for ya if you want to just float or hit the sandbar, a beach tent in the table pole mount on the back, if your boat has one, and a foldable clam shell beach tent type thing that fits in the bow with the filler cushions in. For under $50 you got a spot for the little one to nap and place to sit with your feet in the water with the little one.
Any images of this in action? The bow idea is intriguing
This is our set up, I donāt have any pictures of just the tent but it fits up there perfectly. I toss a back pack full of towels in the front of the tent to help weight it down, and a cooler in the walk though area up so if the little one rolls over while napping so she canāt fall onto the floor.
One member was driving up today to pick it up. People are traveling to get their boats wherever they need to.I guess time will tell, I see a case for the market to flood and prices to drive down or like you said, high demand for some time. Normal has gone out the window lol@Sealegs89 Don't count on living in Ohio to insulate those dealers. My dealer here in Michigan has sold to 3 members I believe so far from way out of state. Somehow they had a few boats come in or in the back room.
The tent in the bow is a great idea. Initially, I was wondering if I should look in to a cuddy for the little one, but fell in love with the design and value of the Yamahaās. Iāve seen some portable battery powered or usb powered a/cās. Not sure if they are any good, but it might keep a tent cool in the bow.