New Member - Dilla Killa

[Dilla Killa]

Totally new member.

Have been boating for many, many years (owned a number of different brand and style boats). Will likely get out of boating soon as the kiddo is grown now (college) and lake life has become not-so-much-fun.

Will probably try to sell my 2012 242LS next year. I presently have 35 hours on her. Meticulous care. Hopefully we will get some water in the lake this year and I can put some hours on her before letting her go.

Mostly a forum lurker.

DK (Texas native. Texas proud.)

 

[Julian]

Welcome DK! Perhaps we can get you interested in Wake surfin? Then you can call your kiddo and tell him/her to bring their ballast/friends to the lake so Dad can surf?

 

[Bruce]

Welcome aboard. I hope you find new uses for your 242 but if not I am sure that several here will be interested.

 

[Volffas]

Welcome Dilla Killa!

Seeing as how you have been boating for many many years I would like to hear your opinion on the Yamaha jet boats compared to the other boats you have owned...

 

[Dilla Killa]

Welcome Dilla Killa!

Seeing as how you have been boating for many many years I would like to hear your opinion on the Yamaha jet boats compared to the other boats you have owned...

This is my first jet boat (not including PWCs). I have had Outboards and IOs.

It really isn't fair to give the Yamaha #1 since I have only had her for 2 years. Remains to be seen whether the Yamaha will stand the test of time. I tend to think that it will.

What I like about it:

Easy to work on. Much lower maintenance / cost than IO style boats and a little bit lower maintenance than a true outboard (this will vary by style).

What I don't like:

The usual stuff. Steering wasn't bad to learn, IMO (as most people complain). The throttles gave me fits (unmatched RPMS, etc.) until I was able to adjust them and get a ThrottleSync. Annoyingly loud engine noise. Crappy anchor. Piss poor placement of the batteries (dealer's fault).

I worked on this boat less than any of the others I have owned. So, that's something. Overall, a good experience and a good value.

DK

 

[Volffas]

Our last boat was an older IO, the maintenance was the biggest pain. I could barely access the engine and winterizing it and changing the oil was beyond my comfort/experience level. And when I needed new gimble bearings and other work done the whole engine had to be pulled.

With the help of fellow member and all around good guy @wakeformer I was able to change the oil and winterize the boat without the headache and expense of going to a dealer. I really think that the ease of maintenance combined with the reliability of twin engines and the safety of not having a prop exposed under the boat are what led me to buy a Yamaha.

 

[jetboater4life]

Welcome aboard! I hope you find continued enjoyment of your boat (low impact wake surfing) for years to come.

 

[Magic]

Welcome! Hopefully you will have so much fun here and on your boat you will want to keep making memories with her for years to come!! =)

 

[maboat]

what part of texas? as a native you know its a big-ass state. we have many texas members. hope to see ya on the water!

 

[itsdgm]

Totally new member.

Have been boating for many, many years (owned a number of different brand and style boats). Will likely get out of boating soon as the kiddo is grown now (college) and lake life has become not-so-much-fun.

Will probably try to sell my 2012 242LS next year. I presently have 35 hours on her. Meticulous care. Hopefully we will get some water in the lake this year and I can put some hours on her before letting her go.

Mostly a forum lurker.

DK (Texas native. Texas proud.)

Welcome DK. Glad you found us. There is a guy in TX that might be interested in a good used boat if you decide to sell. @txav8r

 

[farrelltravis]

Welcome aboard! Glad to have you!