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Hello all,
I am really happy I found this fourm. I just bought a 2008 AR230 HO, I’m not new to boat ownership I am new to the jet boating community. So i’m Sure I will have lots of questions, this fourm has already helped me out. The boat I bought was basically a rescue, the mechanics are fie but there are a few cosmetics issues that need addressed.
I look fwd to chatting with you all and thanks for having me.
Dan
 

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Welcome! Can you help us with the details of the boat you purchased? Maybe a 2008 AR230H0? or a 2018 AR240? In 2010 their largest boat changed a bit, they added a foot and modified the bow from pointy to much wider. They also have different engines between the 230 and 240.

Which one did you get? Based on your description of project boat, it may be a AR230HO from 2008..Is that right?

Best of Luck on your project.
 

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yep that was type-O, I have corrected it now. I bought a 2008 AR230 HO. My first issue i’m Tackling today is trying to get the cleaning port plugs out, they are stuck.
 

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yep that was type-O, I have corrected it now. I bought a 2008 AR230 HO. My first issue i’m Tackling today is trying to get the cleaning port plugs out, they are stuck.
Lots of posts on that, and rebuild kit long term.
Welcome! Those are just awesome boats, the 2008-9 230 were probably best MY Yamaha ever produced, that was when they were still run by engineers!
I’m still toying with an idea of “upgrading” to one.

 

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yep that was type-O, I have corrected it now. I bought a 2008 AR230 HO. My first issue i’m Tackling today is trying to get the cleaning port plugs out, they are stuck.
The FAQ is your friend, along with the 15000 other members here!


Welcome and congrats on the new ride!
 

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Welcome to the forum of friends Dan.
 

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Glad to have you on board
Be sure to look at link in my signature for issues with your model boat
 

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Glad to have you on board
Be sure to look at link in my signature for issues with your model boat
I think there is something wrong the known boat issues thread, I cant seem to get any of the link to work.
 

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Welcome, glad to have you aboard!
 

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I think there is something wrong the known boat issues thread, I cant seem to get any of the link to work.
There is
We recently had a software update and it killed a lot of links
If you use the search button with a couple of the key words from the link it should get you some answers
 
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