Back to Yamaha after 4 Summers with Sea Doo

[jeffrt]

Just picked up a 2012 SX190 last week! Used to have a 2006 SX210 for about 7 years, then downsized to a 2006 Sea Doo Sportster 4-TEC for the last few summers.
The 21' was too big, and the Sea Doo was too small, so let's hope the 19' is just right now.
Now the fun part begins of getting things cleaned up and to my liking.

 

[Beachbummer]

You are one of only a few I can recall looking for a smaller boat. Can you share your situation and experience to help others having similar concerns? Hopefully this one is just right for you.

 

[Scottintexas]

Used to have a 2006 SX190 for about 7 years,

Did you mean to say you had a 2006 sx210 ??

Glad to have you join us!

 

[jeffrt]

Yes, it was an '06 SX210. Fixed it above. Thanks.
We found that our kids weren't into cruising much and just wanted to anchor and swim, so that's a pretty big boat to keep maintained, polished, 2 engines, etc. to go for a swim. Black was starting to fade a bit too. Always wished from day one on the Yamaha that it was a bit smaller, then the 19's came out. The Sea Doo was ok at first, but the kids are older and bigger now, and we missed being able to bring friends out. My wife wasn't a fan of always getting wet either. Hard to stay dry with 4 people in a 15 footer! I will say this, the Sea Doo was the most fun to drive of the 3, and was easier to dock (Cobra fins on both Yamahas). I'm finding the 19 perfect so far, and doesn't feel much smaller than I remember the 21 being.