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My First Boat thread

njmr2fan

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You have been awarded a trophy: Two Years Anniversary!
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Wow, 2 years... Time flies. Can't believe that we're heading into our 3rd summer of being boaters.
 

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Feeling very blessed after a tremendous day on the lake with new friends and old. IMG957901.jpg This is why we bought a boat. Memories that will last lifetimes for our family and our friends.
 

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Did some early morning garage boating (If you have to ask, dont...)
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Just a boy and his Seadek on a Sunday morning.
Have you experienced any sunburn on any of the seadek pads. I have experienced really bad sunburn on the #1 piece in the bow around the perimeter. Also on the #2 piece on the ski locker. I had alot of faith in seadek, but didn't realize that it is so sensitive to the glares of the sun
 

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Have you experienced any sunburn on any of the seadek pads. I have experienced really bad sunburn on the #1 piece in the bow around the perimeter. Also on the #2 piece on the ski locker. I had alot of faith in seadek, but didn't realize that it is so sensitive to the glares of the sun
I have not, mine looks new. I do have some stains from Georgia clay that are slowly working themselves out, but aside from them, ours is holding up well. Reach out to Will @JetBoatPilot and maybe send him some pictures.
 

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Yes we can warranty or help with getting it fixed.
 

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Just reading through this thread. Wanting to get my first jet boat also. I have boys a little older than yours 15,12,9...do you feel your ar190 has the power needed for water sports? Or would you suggest a twin engine would be better?
Thanks
 

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@Moreyrd I think the power is fine. The space might be tight. When my boys 2 are a bit older I'd like to be in at least a 21 footer. I think sine you have 3 boys, and they may want to bring a friend or girlfriend at some point you would be better off buying a 21. Plus, you can always fit a wake wedge and get some ballast and have a better overall experience.
 
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