Zeus2013
Jetboaters Captain
- Messages
- 617
- Reaction score
- 328
- Points
- 212
- Location
- Farmingdale, NY
- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2015
- Boat Model
- SX
- Boat Length
- 24
So our new 2015 SX240 is finally home. Below are my initial thoughts about the boat. Most of my comparisons are based on our experience on the 2013 SX190 as that is the only boat we have owned. We did not get to take her out after the dealer as this was our Easter weekend and had many family events planned.
Size: This is a big boat compared the SX190. Heck she is even makes our Expedition EL look small. I was worried if she would fit in the driveway, but she did. So much more room for family and friends.
Towing: Our truck tows her with no problem. As this is our first boat with trailer breaks, I did find it odd that there was a small bump when starting from a stop. I found that just taking my foot off the break and letting the truck have a slight roll, reduced the bump. The dealer rep told me about that before left. I had mastered the backing up and launching the SX190 very easily. This size boat will require some more time as blind spots are larger. Now is it me or does anyone else get people tailgating? I could see shadows of cars at the traffic light and they appeared to be way too close. Maybe they were checking out the jets?
Storage: Lots of it. Was able to put all our supplies in and still had extra room. The ski locker is just huge, found my new dog house when I get in trouble with the wife. The hinged seats are definitely a bonus and makes accessing the gear easier. Head compartment is nice to have. I will definitely add some additional storage that others have shown in other threads. We have a port-a-potty, just need to figure how to hold it in place.
Engine Noise: Such a huge change. I was worried it would still be noisy since we went from single engine to twin engine. It is even quieter that the SX190. Had a conversation with the dealer’s rep with slightly above normal speaking voice while test driving. My daughter hated the noise in the SX190, as she would cover her ears when we were underway.
Steering: Very responsive even at low speeds. I did notice a bit of a vibration in the throttles but it seemed to go away at some point. Maybe it was based on the engines syncing at a certain RPM and balanced out.
Connext: Straight forward use, all information you need at a glance. As others have said, it would be great to have had a navigation system and fish finder. Visible in direct sunlight and with polarized glasses.
Ride: It was a bit windy on Saturday so there was some chop during the test drive. I noticed that when we hit a wave head on, I could barely feel the hit, but then I was waiting for the drop down slam on the back end of the wave like our SX190 had, no slam, Bonus!!! Running parallel to the waves did not bounce us around like the SX190. That made the wife happy.
Things I did not like.
Bimini Top: It is very tight. Maybe because it is new and needs to stretch a bit? It made connecting the posts difficult. Also found one of the windshield frame mounts was at an odd angle and could not get the bolt in.
The storage areas behind the seat backs – The fiberglass is cut like crap. Looks like a kid did it. I thought they used automated robots? The caulk made it difficult to see.
The dealer is looking in to both the issues related to the fiberglass and bimini mount.
Overall this boat is great and will allow us to venture to places the SX190 could not get to due to rough waters.
Planned Upgrades
1. Speakers: The base ones look sooo cheap with new interior, will be upgrading with Polks.
2. Jet Boaters Spare tire cover
3. New Stoltz bow roller
4. Jet Boaters stickers..cars will get them also
5. Storage in the head compartment
6. SeaDek..next year…
Final thought, we want to buy a Magma Grill and use the table pole to mount it, but the table pole does not have a mounting plate to attach to. What is everyone else using?
I will post pictures later.
Size: This is a big boat compared the SX190. Heck she is even makes our Expedition EL look small. I was worried if she would fit in the driveway, but she did. So much more room for family and friends.
Towing: Our truck tows her with no problem. As this is our first boat with trailer breaks, I did find it odd that there was a small bump when starting from a stop. I found that just taking my foot off the break and letting the truck have a slight roll, reduced the bump. The dealer rep told me about that before left. I had mastered the backing up and launching the SX190 very easily. This size boat will require some more time as blind spots are larger. Now is it me or does anyone else get people tailgating? I could see shadows of cars at the traffic light and they appeared to be way too close. Maybe they were checking out the jets?
Storage: Lots of it. Was able to put all our supplies in and still had extra room. The ski locker is just huge, found my new dog house when I get in trouble with the wife. The hinged seats are definitely a bonus and makes accessing the gear easier. Head compartment is nice to have. I will definitely add some additional storage that others have shown in other threads. We have a port-a-potty, just need to figure how to hold it in place.
Engine Noise: Such a huge change. I was worried it would still be noisy since we went from single engine to twin engine. It is even quieter that the SX190. Had a conversation with the dealer’s rep with slightly above normal speaking voice while test driving. My daughter hated the noise in the SX190, as she would cover her ears when we were underway.
Steering: Very responsive even at low speeds. I did notice a bit of a vibration in the throttles but it seemed to go away at some point. Maybe it was based on the engines syncing at a certain RPM and balanced out.
Connext: Straight forward use, all information you need at a glance. As others have said, it would be great to have had a navigation system and fish finder. Visible in direct sunlight and with polarized glasses.
Ride: It was a bit windy on Saturday so there was some chop during the test drive. I noticed that when we hit a wave head on, I could barely feel the hit, but then I was waiting for the drop down slam on the back end of the wave like our SX190 had, no slam, Bonus!!! Running parallel to the waves did not bounce us around like the SX190. That made the wife happy.
Things I did not like.
Bimini Top: It is very tight. Maybe because it is new and needs to stretch a bit? It made connecting the posts difficult. Also found one of the windshield frame mounts was at an odd angle and could not get the bolt in.
The storage areas behind the seat backs – The fiberglass is cut like crap. Looks like a kid did it. I thought they used automated robots? The caulk made it difficult to see.
The dealer is looking in to both the issues related to the fiberglass and bimini mount.
Overall this boat is great and will allow us to venture to places the SX190 could not get to due to rough waters.
Planned Upgrades
1. Speakers: The base ones look sooo cheap with new interior, will be upgrading with Polks.
2. Jet Boaters Spare tire cover
3. New Stoltz bow roller
4. Jet Boaters stickers..cars will get them also
5. Storage in the head compartment
6. SeaDek..next year…
Final thought, we want to buy a Magma Grill and use the table pole to mount it, but the table pole does not have a mounting plate to attach to. What is everyone else using?
I will post pictures later.
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