Yamaha sx192 vs. Scarab 195ho

[travalab]

Hi, I am new to the forum. I did a quick search to see if these have been directly compared, I could find any results so I am posting this.

I am looking to purchase either a sx192 or 195ho over the winter and want to know that people think.

Thanks!

 

[Scottintexas]

I haven't seen any side by side or comparison sheets but here's thread about them,
https://jetboaters.net/threads/any-good-scarab-jet-boats.147/

 

[ScarabMike]

Both boats have their hits and misses. The Yamaha is tried and true with classic lines, and a huge following. The Scarab is one of the new guys on the block, but they are also the closest thing to a Sea Doo clone with some refinements, and style changes.

So do your homework, neither boat is cheap.

 

[Gym]

Welcome aboard @travalab. If you add your city & state to your profile you can locate yourself & other jetboaters in your area and maybe score a ride along and do some real world evaluation of a Yamaha. That will solve half of your question.

 

[cane.mba]

I think they are both great options, and it will come down to personal preference. It's summer so get out, visit dealers, sit inside them, test drive them, and price them! Then keep visiting this site and read, read, read. Although since the other jet models are new, they won't have as much to read about. I think @ScarabMike is one of the first Scarab owners on the site. Check out the other models as well, there is at least one or two Glastron owners here as well.

 

[jetboater4life]

I agree with the above comments. Get to some dealers and test drive them.
and of course...

 

[travalab]

thanks everyone, we are planning to visit some dealers this coming weekend. does anyone know, is there an upgrade coming to the Yamaha's for 2015? one of the dealers has 2014 sx192 ready to go in red, I like this color, but since I'm primarily purchasing for next summer I'd hate to jump the gun and miss out on a major update. I've been reading scarabmike's post on his
boat, awesome looking boat! and the price he got is only slightly above the price I was quoted for the Yamaha without a wake tower!

thanks again! also I added my city to my profile as Gym suggested.

 

[Geiger41]

Wait for the 2015's....that way u wont be kicking yourself in the balls if something brand new comes and you missed out....and if it doesn't you can and will find great deals on 2014 leftovers

 

[Bruce]

does anyone know, is there an upgrade coming to the Yamaha's for 2015? one of the dealers has 2014 sx192 ready to go in red, I like this color, but since I'm primarily purchasing for next summer I'd hate to jump the gun and miss out on a major update.

Yamaha is very tight lipped about new models. The information is passed out at a dealer meeting in August. Last year we had lots of hopes and speculation but the meeting revealed new color schemes.

If you do not want to boat this summer then you will likely get a better a deal over the winter.