Bought a new 2017 Yamaha 212X

[Ancient canoe]

The tanks empty are going to be heavier than empty bags. The co-captain chair probably is heavier than a bench as well.

 

[ncnmra]

They hard tanked the new boats for 2017

I think he was talking about the dry weight, not the ballast on the 212x...

I would guess the extra weight comes mostly from the hull changes since it sounds like they beefed up a few spots for noise reduction, etc. Maybe the tower weights a bit more than previous years? And that new 7" screen in the dash must weigh a ton more than the old dials.

Yes, I was talking about the dry weight, but the "hard tank" is interesting. Namely: does that mean that you lose storage space? I love all the storage space I have without the tanks filled (they are not filled most of the time). The big issue for me is that it basically means that I'd need a new tow vehicle, as many SUVs are rated only 5,000lbs, and with the boat+trailer, you'd be over once you load it all up and with gas.

 

[ncnmra]

BTW: What's the difference between the 2017 AR210, 212 Limited S, and 212X? Do they have a comparison table somewhere?

PS: I think Yamaha's site is messed up. It lists the AR210 dry weight as 4032lbs

 

[Ancient canoe]

Engines mostly. The 210 has the smaller less powerful TR-1, that an general fit and finish is better on the X and limited models.

 

[ncnmra]

Engines mostly. The 210 has the smaller less powerful TR-1, that an general fit and finish is better on the X and limited models.

Got it. I missed the TR-1.

So what is different between the Limited and X model then? They both look like they have wake towers and ballasts, but the X is $5k more

 

[Ancient canoe]

There is a Limited, Limited S, and X. They all have the same engines. The Limited is no wake tower, Limited S is the Limited plus a tower, X is full on watersports (tower, ballast, tower speakers, racks) plus a few other amenities.

That and graphics.

 

[stever40]

Is that snap in sea deck? I want @JetBoatPilot

 

[swatski]

They hard tanked the new boats for 2017

I like "hard tank" used as a verb.

 

[buckbuck]

@Brian eilrich
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[Speedling]

It is a very nice boat. (Judging from the LS)
The quiet cruise and hinged seats being the two most impressive things to me. I like the storage access in front of the helm. I hope to be on my friends in about a week.

You know, a boat stopped in a cove or along a beach is a very quiet one. You don't ALWAYS need to be messing up the lake with a huge wave when you go boating.

 

[buckbuck]

Then why do you have a boat?
I suspect that pretty little wife of yours is going to have you driving a surfboard around all next season.

 

[Speedling]

Then why do you have a boat?
I suspect that pretty little wife of yours is going to have you driving a surfboard around all next season.

Yeah, we just realized that when we put one on our Christmas list someone bought the wrong thing. So unless she can go ropeless we are stuck! 2 day shipping in effect!

 

[JetBoatPilot]

@stever40 were evaluating the pros and cons of offering snap in SeaDek. That product is a competitor's product and if it performs like their past products I predict there will be mixed reviews over the ko g term.

 

[stever40]

@stever40 were evaluating the pros and cons of offering snap in SeaDek. That product is a competitor's product and if it performs like their past products I predict there will be mixed reviews over the ko g term.

Thank you for the reply. I will wait for the reviews. Wont buy unless it comes from you! Very satisfied with past orders/service!

 

[PEARCE]

I'm interested in the reviews too. Our cruiser needs new carpet on the rear deck and flybridge and we haven't decided if we want more carpet or not. I'd rather deal with Will at @JetBoatPilot then anyone local on this.

 

[JetBoatPilot]

Thanks guys, I will try to keep you posted. Likely the cost would be higher than traditional SeaDek due to the additional secondary processes to get it ready for installation. We'll know more once SeaDek corporate advises us about the direction they'd like to go.

 

[buckbuck]

@Brian eilrich is being told that his blue 212X is being built this coming week and possibly shipped to Chicago by Friday. I hope to have some pictures posted next weekend.

 

[buckbuck]

I wonder how long it takes to build a jetboat?

 

[Zarrella]

@buckbuck

9 hours....lol

 

[Julian]

Built in speed control,

To be clear, the 2017 212X doesn't have speed control (GPS based). It has the standard rpm based cruise assist. It doesn't have the same launch controls they put in the 242X.