John Mac
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I do not currently own a jet boat but I am seriously considering one.
Attended the Orlando Boat Show today and spent a lot of time looking at the Yamahas (VForce is the main local dealer).
The boat will likely be almost exclusively used on Johns Lake in West Orlando which splits Orange and Lake Counties. We live on the lake and have a dock with a lift.
Primary interest in the jet is the safety profile with the absence of the propeller, relatively low maintenance and the relatively lower initial cost if I decide to buy new. I have five kids ranging in age from 17 down to 8. Primary use would be water sports on the lake. Would like for them to able to eventually operate the boat independently once they are properly trained and licensed and of the appropriate age so that I won't have to always be the "boat slave" so, again, the safety aspect is very important. And would plan to keep the boat for a while once they get comfortable with it.
Wondering if anyone has any experience with this particular lake or any of the similar lakes throughout central Florida and any significant problems with weeds and debris interfering with usage on a regular basis. Would hate to spend the money and then regret it if we spend half our time cleaning out the intakes.
We do have a Yamaha WaveRunner which has been great with no major issues but not sure how well that translates over to a jet boat.
Any insights from central Florida locals most welcome.
Thanks!
Attended the Orlando Boat Show today and spent a lot of time looking at the Yamahas (VForce is the main local dealer).
The boat will likely be almost exclusively used on Johns Lake in West Orlando which splits Orange and Lake Counties. We live on the lake and have a dock with a lift.
Primary interest in the jet is the safety profile with the absence of the propeller, relatively low maintenance and the relatively lower initial cost if I decide to buy new. I have five kids ranging in age from 17 down to 8. Primary use would be water sports on the lake. Would like for them to able to eventually operate the boat independently once they are properly trained and licensed and of the appropriate age so that I won't have to always be the "boat slave" so, again, the safety aspect is very important. And would plan to keep the boat for a while once they get comfortable with it.
Wondering if anyone has any experience with this particular lake or any of the similar lakes throughout central Florida and any significant problems with weeds and debris interfering with usage on a regular basis. Would hate to spend the money and then regret it if we spend half our time cleaning out the intakes.
We do have a Yamaha WaveRunner which has been great with no major issues but not sure how well that translates over to a jet boat.
Any insights from central Florida locals most welcome.
Thanks!