SX195 use in Gulf

[tdonoughue]

Someone on here may also be able to give you a spin in a 19 or 21 footer... Should give you a better idea than even the videos on how things will handle, etc.

I'd offer, but I'm pretty far away... and mine's a 24.

 

[Waterpusher]

I am in Pinellas. I can’t imagine prices are that different.

I checked in spring and nothing

Someone on here may also be able to give you a spin in a 19 or 21 footer... Should give you a better idea than even the videos on how things will handle, etc.

I'd offer, but I'm pretty far away... and mine's a 24.

Thanks for offering, I should ask the dealer if they could arrange for a test run. They had 3 ordered and mine is the last available and may not be in until March so that gives me time to learn more and hopefully get a test run. I’m planning to hang out at the local boat launch Saturday morning to see if I can spot a yammie ;-)

 

[VitaminSea]

A quick check on boatsetter.com, filtering for Yamaha, and there are a few 19 and 21ft boats that you could look into renting. None in Sarasota, but in Ruskin/Largo and surrounding areas.

Another option could be to join a boat club, or Cannons Marina on Longboat has a rental program. I have rented from them before when on vacation there.

Good luck in your quest!

 

[Waterpusher]

Dealer called today and the SX195 has arrived. Planning to pick it up Saturday in St Pete and bring it home for our first test run

 

[MajorBummer210]

Dealer called today and the SX195 has arrived. Planning to pick it up Saturday in St Pete and bring it home for our first test run

Awesome! Throw some pics on the thread when you can.

 

[adrianp89]

Saturday will be a rough day for a new boat. I would wait until Sunday.

 

[Chrisbert]

I've seen videos of folks taking bay boats and skiffs out to fish rigs. They are generally well prepared with weather forecasts, etc. Me personally, I'd want something more substantial because well...gulf and unpredictable. You are also in the belt for afternoon boomers.

 

[Waterpusher]

Thanks for the advice. We’ll stay inside of Casey Key to enjoy the scenery and practice slow speed maneuvering and then hope my trailer skills aren’t too rusty.