PortTobacco says hello

[biglar155]

Welcome @PortTobacco II !!

 

[GTBRMC]

@PortTobacco II

I realize this is a bit higher than you suggested above, but it has only ~20 hours, it has lots of extra goodies, and you know it has been treated properly...

https://jetboaters.net/threads/2014-yamaha-212x-w-jbp-edition-package-low-hours.3273/#post-71550

 

[txav8r]

I think my boat is the color your referring to @PortTobacco II . When I sold the Dawg, I had no intention of buying again...and for sure not 6 months later...thanks @jawsf16 for your lead on that. But I found a new 2 year old leftover 2012 SX240. It is gorgeous!!! I had to have all the hydroturf replaced (under warranty) and other than that, it is good to go. I have to tell you, the 240 is a 230, but a 2012 240 has the thrust enhancement, and a shorelandr trailer. That trailer is reason enough to go to 2012! It beats the MFI hands down and is so far superior in fit and finish it isn't even a competition. The fit and finish on the 2012 boat is so far ahead of my 2008 230, it isn't a competion either. All the rough interior fiberglass if virtually gone comparatively, the compartments are sprayed or finished with something to stop all that. There are negatives, but minimal compared to positives. I paid roughly $40K for my 240 new (leftover). The 1.8L is a better engine past 2011. Before, the improvements in sound and thrust were not there, and the bolt in the oil cooler was still a question. Get busy shopping my friend!

 

[PortTobacco II]

Yes I hear you Bruce and agree. I am just thinking 400 engine hours comes along with a lot more wear & tear hours on every other feature of the boat. I am just always looking for that used boat deal where the guy/girl bought the boat and just found after two or three years they just did not use it that much. They broke it in, maintained it, and it sat in a garage.

I have read claims of two to three thousand hours out of MR1s in rental skis. The 1.8 runs at a much lower rpm so I would expect it to last even longer.

If we assume those hours are equivelant to a car engine going 60 mph then 400 hours is 24,000 miles and 2000 hours is 120,000 miles.

 

[PortTobacco II]

@GTBRMC - Yes I did see Will's boat....pretty sharp but out my price range. Thanks.....