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Poll: Which 2017 AR195?

Which 2017 AR 195?


  • Total voters
    40

kindtampa

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Yamaha
Year
2017
Boat Model
AR
Boat Length
19
I always considered a solid colored hull premium. If I did choose black, I think I'd remove the graphics for a all black hull. Local dealers also seem to only have black in stock. With that said, I'm leaning towards the white/black/red scheme. Would love to hear what everyone thinks!ar195-black-thumbnail.png ar195-white-thumbnail.png
 

malibu Dan

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2017
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I'll place some pics of black next Saturday when I take the keys...:winkingthumbsup":winkingthumbsup":winkingthumbsup"
 

haknslash

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Moomba
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2019
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23
I like the white/red one
 

Speedling

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2008
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SS
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Personally think graphics typically look nicer on a black boat. White will be cooler on a sunny day and that tends to be a large factor in the boating world.
 

JetSet407

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Orlando, Fla
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Yamaha
Year
2018
Boat Model
FSH Sport
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19
They both look good, although I favor the black more. Probably look even better with black tint.
 

Julian

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Yamaha
Year
2016
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242X E-Series
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I voted black because I think it looks nicer, but the white one would be easier to keep clean....tough choices. If you are buying with a mind for resale, I'm guessing more entry level boaters would find the black boat cooler looking.
 

njmr2fan

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Augusta GA
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Yamaha
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2014
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AR
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19
What @Julian said. Our white/red boat is easy to keep clean, stays cool in the hot southern sun and stands out on the water. I voted black because it looks great. I was close to pulling the trigger on a black boat.
 

IvanS

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Fort Worth, TX
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Yamaha
Year
2013
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AR192
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19
black look better BUT I will prefer white because it will be easier to keep clean. Im having a headache with mine :(
 

malibu Dan

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black look better BUT I will prefer white because it will be easier to keep clean. Im having a headache with mine :(
That's my only concern... Especially with the hard water we have here... Already a pain with the black cars we own.
 

IvanS

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AR192
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19
@malibu Dan I only boat in fresh water and ever since I bought the boat I have to wash it after every launch. The water spots are horrible, thank God for Hot Sauce, once I found out about it here is been easier to maintain but still a pain in the @$$
 

Matt J

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Chaparral
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Hot Sauce & black boat....:thumbsup:
 

malibu Dan

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I'll have to try that... I know vinegar is the go to for hard water spots so maybe that's the key ingredient...
 

RightStuff

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2023
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Other
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I'll agree with most of the black hull owners that have already spoken up. It's a pain to keep clean, but they look so nice when they are clean and shiny.

To keep it looking good I wipe it down as soon as it gets out of the water, I can't even wait the 20-30 mins till it gets home or else water spots will set in. Hot Sauce is a great tool to make it easier, but still ends up being more work than a diff. color hull. If you're willing to put in the work, I would go with a black hull.
 

4x15mph

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2018
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I wish they had a white bottom option since I have to think that is very hard to keep scratchless and showing well. My black car is a chore but I understand how great they can look especially with tint and/or black rims, etc.
 

danclemo

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2017
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Black Hull, ordered it last week. Supposed to be in no later than mid November.
 
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