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DrKnowNothing

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Yamaha
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2018
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242X E-Series
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First time have ever taken a boat out. Beautiful day no one else on the lake. Was great to get some practice in maneuvering, launching and loading.

Even though it was just to get the feel I had a grin on my face the entire time. Anchored for a little while and enjoyed lunch on the swim deck. Water was 74 degrees here in CT.

The admiral had a good time. Looking forward to a few more practice sessions before taking friends out on the boat.
 

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RobbieO

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Sacramento River Delta
Boat Make
Yamaha
Year
2021
Boat Model
212SE
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First time have ever taken a boat out. Beautiful day no one else on the lake. Was great to get some practice in maneuvering, launching and loading.

Even though it was just to get the feel I had a grin on my face the entire time. Anchored for a little while and enjoyed lunch on the swim deck. Water was 74 degrees here in CT.

The admiral had a good time. Looking forward to a few more practice sessions before taking friends out on the boat.
Love those interior colors…
 

WiskyDan

Jetboaters Captain
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Location
Jackson, WI
Boat Make
Yamaha
Year
2018
Boat Model
242 Limited S E-Series
Boat Length
24
A bit choppy on Winnebago today but we made a run over to Calumet Harbor - trim tabs performed well and are worth every penny. Only in the low 60’s but once we were tied up the sun was warm.

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On our way back to the marina I got a “Check starboard engine” error on the dash. Got back to the dock, pulled the clean out plug, and found this:

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Inlikeflinn

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2020
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AR
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Day trip to nearby SoCal lake. Put 7 more hours on the boat. Passed the mussel inspection finally and surprisingly there was hardly no one on the lake.
 

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meegwell

Jetboaters Lieutenant
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Location
Central Virginia
Boat Make
Yamaha
Year
2018
Boat Model
242X E-Series
Boat Length
24
First time have ever taken a boat out. Beautiful day no one else on the lake. Was great to get some practice in maneuvering, launching and loading.

Even though it was just to get the feel I had a grin on my face the entire time. Anchored for a little while and enjoyed lunch on the swim deck. Water was 74 degrees here in CT.

The admiral had a good time. Looking forward to a few more practice sessions before taking friends out on the boat.
looks like we have very similar boats. I am new to owning/piloting. what a great feeling and that grin you speak of is so awesome. Just blasting down the water with the wind blowing in your face. Damn.
First time have ever taken a boat out. Beautiful day no one else on the lake. Was great to get some practice in maneuvering, launching and loading.

Even though it was just to get the feel I had a grin on my face the entire time. Anchored for a little while and enjoyed lunch on the swim deck. Water was 74 degrees here in CT.

The admiral had a good time. Looking forward to a few more practice sessions before taking friends out on the boat.
sweet. I too am new. Looks like we have identicle boats. Docking was a challenge I took on with confidence. The boats are easy to control from the dock if you are not moving much. That was key to me.
 

Dean P

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Florida
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Chaparral
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2017
Boat Model
VRX
Boat Length
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Went out yesterday for a sunset cruise with the pups (after the crowds had left).

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Coming back in. Sunset was peaceful...
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tabbibus

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Location
Lake Lanier, GA
Boat Make
Yamaha
Year
2018
Boat Model
242 Limited S E-Series
Boat Length
24
Love it so much that boating season is fully on.

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Ronnie

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SF Bay Area
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Yamaha
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2010
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Limited S
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We took our boat and Waverunners out together for the first time and had a blast with my son and his friends.
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it was 100 degrees, one thing is certain, I’m not taking the boat out again until I get the new Bimini top installed.
 
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