Newb in Missouri

[Higgy]

It's cold here in the Ozarks! What a drag. I've been reading quite a bit here the last few weeks... figured I should speak up and introduce myself. I'm here in Southwest Missouri with my 2015 SX192. Love it so far.... except for seeing it bundled up in the garage with winter approaching. I bought it near the end of August with 0.3 hours on the meter and managed to put 15 hours on it this year. I've wanted a boat for years and am finally in a point in life where I felt comfortable taking the plunge. I scoured Craigslist and BoatTrader for months and months... never really found anything that got me excited till I stumbled on the Yamahas. I saw they had the 2.99 financing going on and I was sold. So far have only been exploring Table Rock Lake but would like to expand my horizons next year. Maybe even go out on the Missouri or Mississippi river... Sounds like fun doesn't it?

 

[buckbuck]

Welcome to the party Higgy. There are a lot of guys from Missouri on this forum. I hope you get a chance to meet up with them.

 

[Julian]

Welcome to the forum and glad you found us! You'll want to look into the Shelbyville IL gathering....its the largest Yamaha Jet Boat gathering in the country!

 

[Bruce]

Welcome Aboard! There was a 2015 Gathering on Table Rock Lake. They had a great time and I am sure it will be repeated in 2016! https://jetboaters.net/threads/table-rock-lake-june-10-14-2015.3782/

 

[Higgy]

Thanks guys. I saw they had a meeting this past summer. Unfortunately I did not yet own a boat at that time. If it happens again I might have to add my little vessel to the flotilla. Looks like a good time!

 

[skrip345]

Welcome Higgy, Im in Sedalia full time, Lake of the Ozarks MM76 in the summer. Nice boat!

 

[ar240owner]

Oh yea there will be a table rock trip !!!! Welcome aboard !!!!

 

[mattschepker]

Welcome aboard.... We boat Table rock quite a bit as well as other lakes in our area and the Mississippi. There will be a table Rock meet up again this year. Just trying to get some loose ends together and then I will post on the forum

 

[Higgy]

Cool. I'll keep an eye out for the posting. I appreciate the welcome guys!

 

[mattschepker]

When I post the thread for the table rock. I will tag you in it @Higgy

 

[jcyamahariders wife]

Welcome I'm am sure we will all meet you when summer hits !

 

[itsdgm]

Welcome aboard @Higgy and congrats on the new boat.

 

[scot71]

 

[txav8r]

Welcome aboard and congrats on the new boat!

 

[Boat Crazy]

Welcome! If you get tired of Table Rock ( yeah right) try out pomme De Terre 1 hour north of you., or Grand Lake 2hrs. West in Ok. I presently do the Pomme but am looking for long term storage at Table Rock.

 

[007]

Welcome!! Always looking to connect with peeps on the big lake (off the main channel of course) if you venture onto LOTO.

-Former Yamaha owner and wake surf junky.

 

[Higgy]

No shortage of lakes around here to check out. The first and only time I had my boat on LOTO was for my test drive. We left the Surdyke marina and went out into the main channel. I was having fun... but I don't think anybody else on the boat was. The wind was howling out there... almost had whitecaps.. a 28 foot twin engine Maxum flew by us kicking out a massive wake.. My Dad and girlfriend came along for the ride. They looked miserable. So yeah... I'd like to do more of the big lake but definitely need to find some spots more suited to my little rig.

 

[BlacklimitedS]

I spent a week at Table Rock. We found a cove and spent most of our time there. It was beautiful. It would be perfect for a 19 foot boat. Welcome to the Yamaha family!

 

[007]

@Higgy, Surdyke does an event each year at LOTO called Yamapalooza, several of us have gone. If you venture back up to LOTO, the State park or one of the smaller arms is the way to go.