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New boat owner! Any tips?

Bleed45

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Boat Make
Yamaha
Year
2024
Boat Model
AR
Boat Length
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Hello all, I just joined the community and recently purchased a 2024 AR190. Haven’t even taken it out yet but I would like some tips from you guys on a few things.

I will start off by saying I have been on or around boats most of my life and have owned skiis but never a jet boat. My knowledge is probably beginner to intermediate. But I would love any tips or mods that help out with handling/shade/storage/maintenance/ or any other category.

My boat currently is out on the drive way protected with its original cover and some extra tarps. It will most likely remain in the driveway for the foreseeable future. I live in Southern California and the weather is pretty tame but I’d like some feedback on how to keep my boat in as good as condition as possible!
Thanks!
 
I have made a few mods as listed below but so far my favorite has been the Cobra Super Ultimate AK-19 Deluxe as it has allowed my wife to control the boat at slow speeds so she can drive it onto the trailer with little help from me.
 
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