Newbie In Bay City, TX

[Roughnecks83]

So, I've been looking at the Yamaha line up of jet boats for the last year. Decided to go to the Houston Boat Show and look at 'em again. Well, I finally took the 1st step! I put down my deposit on a new 2015 210 and am waiting to schedule the test drive and then try to finalize the deal after the boat show. I'm looking for any pointers, tips or suggestions with regard to being a 1st time boat owner, the financing process, the pros & cons of this boat etc..

Thanks in advance for you help.

 

[Bruce]

Welcome Aboard and congrats on your new boat!

Is it an AR210 with a tower or a SX210 without a tower?

The 210 lineup is cancelled for 2016. They use an older, extremely reliable MR1 engine that Yamaha is no longer producing. We may see the model reborn with TR1 engines in the future.

Being last years model and it being Winter I would expect you to receive quite a discount but knowing that the 210s in stock now are all there are perhaps not?

 

[Scottintexas]

glad to have you on board, Bay City is a nice little town, our Grandmother used to live in Sweeny,

make sure you take a test drive, let go of the wheel while at speed and make sure it doesn't "pull" a certain way, note the top speed and how the acceleration feels, it should put you back into the seat and get on plane in 5 seconds,

do you plan to use it on the river or take it to the gulf?

make sure you look at the FAQ for lot's of great ideas and info,

 

[RightStuff]

Welcome and congrats! (Nice choice too...)

There is tons of info here for you to do research, I think the biggest thing is to learn as much as you can before taking the wheel (boating rules/laws, boat features, etc.). When you do get it on the water take your time, I suggest going on whatever day would not be busy at the launch/water. It's really nice to not be rushed doing the maiden voyage and checking it all out, especially it being your first boat.

For the most part these boats are pretty much gas and go, so nothing that needs to be done right away, but there always is something that can be done and improved on.

Feel free to reach out with any specific questions. I basically have the same boat as you (no changes between mine and yours outside of color) and this year will be our 3rd full season with it.

 

[Julian]

@Roughnecks83 and congrats in advance on the new boat! Post up some pics when you lay hands on her!

 

[Roughnecks83]

Welcome Aboard and congrats on your new boat!

Is it an AR210 with a tower or a SX210 without a tower?

The 210 lineup is cancelled for 2016. They use an older, extremely reliable MR1 engine that Yamaha is no longer producing. We may see the model reborn with TR1 engines in the future.

Being last years model and it being Winter I would expect you to receive quite a discount but knowing that the 210s in stock now are all there are perhaps not?

It's an AR210 with the tower, I would have preferred the SX210 but those were gone.

 

[Roughnecks83]

glad to have you on board, Bay City is a nice little town, our Grandmother used to live in Sweeny,

make sure you take a test drive, let go of the wheel while at speed and make sure it doesn't "pull" a certain way, note the top speed and how the acceleration feels, it should put you back into the seat and get on plane in 5 seconds,

do you plan to use it on the river or take it to the gulf?

make sure you look at the FAQ for lot's of great ideas and info,

Scottintexas, thanks for you comment. I grew up in Brazoria, went to school in West Columbia and am very familiar with Sweeny... Small world huh? I will primarily be using the boat in the Colorado and San Bernard rivers with occasional trips to Travis & Canyon lakes. No plans for the Gulf though. Take my test drive next saturday and I'll make sure follow up on your suggestions.

 

[jlcj7]

It's an AR210 with the tower, I would have preferred the SX210 but those were gone.

That is what i said when i bought a boat (i didnt wake board... at the time)... But now i REALLY wish i had the tower, not only for water sports, but primarily for additional storage/space...

It would be nice to get the boards out of the boat (or off the floor) to free up space... Trust me, you may not think you want it, but you will over time... Plus in my opinion, it will help with resale if you never sell it.

 

[tdonoughue]

Welcome! Congratulations on the new boat. I was going to go to the show, but I already felt poor enough so...

Make sure that you make a point to come up to Lake Conroe with @MrMoose and me!

 

[Jackew]

 

[Roughnecks83]

Welcome! Congratulations on the new boat. I was going to go to the show, but I already felt poor enough so...

Make sure that you make a point to come up to Lake Conroe with @MrMoose and me!

Other than my test drive a couple of weeks ago, I've never been on Lake Conroe. Would probably be a cool trip though.

 

[itsdgm]

Welcome @Roughnecks83 and congrats on he new boat.