Howdy - Not a 2015 after all

[Pointblank]

Well, 39 posts into talking about 2015s and holding out for what seems like an eternity, I ended up pulling the trigger on a 2014 242 Limited S last week. I couldn't get past the nearly 30% premium dealers wanted locally (MSRP + $2,995 prep fee? lol) with no delivery date in sight.

Enter the 2014 242 Limited S and its silver lining: leftover pricing has dropped considerably (< $50k) and with the 2.99% rate, it has to be one of the best values out there. My thinking is grab one now if that appeals to you because once they're gone, 242s are north of $60k from here on out. I also scored a 5-year YES warranty near cost and an upgrade to a galvanized trailer at no cost. What better reason for a road trip to neighboring Alabama?

Rationalization aside, very excited to be here and I'm still looking forward to seeing your 2015 pictures. As for the 2014, let the upgrades commence!

 

[GTBRMC]

Congratulations! She is a beauty, you will love her.

 

[Pointblank]

First order of business: get rid of those decals. Yep, all of them: twin engine, high output, 242 Limited S, and especially the side graphics. Yamaha can stay. Might as well knock out a few of the warning labels, too.

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There's no salvaging the larger graphics. However, the rest are set aside on wax paper (credit to wife for idea) in the unlikely event that they're ever needed again.





Finished product: less is more?

 

[Pointblank]

Second order of business: Sea Dek. Thanks @JetBoatPilot! Mocha over black. Even on a new boat, removing Hydro Turf sucks. Removed the carpet snaps and filled the holes with 3M 5200 marine sealant FTW. Cleaned all surfaces with acetone before starting and picked up a handy tip from YouTube about scoring the peel-away backings with a razor to make things a little easier.

 

[ScarabMike]

Thats a great looking boat!! Congrats!

 

[Boat Crazy]

Congrats to the family on the new toy. Looks great.

 

[itsdgm]

Awesome boat. Congrats on the new toy!!!

 

[MikeyL]

WOW !!!!!!!!!!
Nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love all of the photos, @Pointblank !
How'd ya like "The Man" ?
Of course I am talking about Randy Morris, Wedowee Marine ? !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hoping to hear lots more from you, and your Makin' Memories Dayz with your Yammie !
Best Wishes, Mikey Lulejian - Lake Oconee, GA

PS - Can't tell ya the many times I have filled up @ that same Chevron at the intersection of AL9 and Hwy 431 for "cheap gas !"

 

[buckbuck]

Congratulations. From the pictures it looks like the lake is in your backyard.

 

[JetBoatPilot]

Second order of business: Sea Dek. Thanks @JetBoatPilot! Mocha over black. Even on a new boat, removing Hydro Turf sucks. Removed the carpet snaps and filled the holes with 3M 5200 marine sealant FTW. Cleaned all surfaces with acetone before starting and picked up a handy tip from YouTube about scoring the peel-away backings with a razor to make things a little easier.

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Can we get some digital copies of these photos for the website?

 

[Williamsone46]

Congratulations. Looks like you didn't waste any time with the mods... congrats again on the beautiful boat.

 

[Big Shasta]

Love it.....I think I would have kept the stripe though. Interior looks awesome.

 

[BravoMike]

Great looking boat! I like the CLEAN look without the decals. Have taken all the warning decals off mine, think I will take the graphics off the sides.

 

[Texasjet]

Congrats on the new ride PB. Mods look great. Thanks for sharing the pics. Noticed your in Texas too. What part? I'm from Houston but currently live in Corpus Christi. What dealer did you buy from?

TXJet

 

[Scottintexas]

@Pointblank @Texasjet update your profile with your city name and it will automatically transfer over to the user map also,

boat looks great, congratulations!

 

[lddv1224]

Vey nice!!! Congrats

 

[0627Devildog]

Bitchin ride. . . . . . Congratulations.

 

[OperationROL]

She is a beaut! Congrats!

 

[Pointblank]

Thanks for the kind words, guys. She still hasn't been on the water though the kids have already had their fair share of time exploring it in the driveway. Keeping my fingers crossed that the stars will align this weekend.

@Texasjet - Houston here.

@MikeyL - Very cool seeing your place on HGTV. Alabama must have a good dealer network because it wasn't Wedowee.

@buckbuck - Sharp eye...that's water alright...now if I can just get the boat in it!

 

[MikeyL]

@Pointblank - Many Thanks for your kind remarks.
Yeah, talked to Randy Morris after you posted, and he told me there is an Alabama dealer down on the coast near you.
Wishing you many memorable days on the water in your great new boat !
Blessed Wishes your way - Mikey Lulejian - Lake Oconee, GA