David B Roberts
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 4
- Reaction score
- 5
- Points
- 47
- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2017
- Boat Model
- 242 Limited S E-Series
- Boat Length
- 24
This is Yamaha's top of the line jet boat. I purchased this boat last October so I would have time to perform some upgrades before boating season. The only step above this boat would be the 242X for wakeboarding and I didn't want to deal with the bladders (leaks, takes up storage, more items to break). I did however want the upgraded stereo system the 242X had. This boat has about 40 hrs on it. Upgrades include:
1. All 6 Polk speakers removed and upgraded to JL Audio M650 speakers
2. (2) additional M650 speakers were added to Helm area
3. JL Audio M880 Tower speakers and enclosures added including speaker covers
4. (2) JL Audio M10IB5 subwoofers added
5. JL Audio MHD600/4 amplifier added for cabin speakers
6. JL Audio MHD900/5 amplifier added for tower speakers and subwoofers
7. Wet Sounds WS-420 BT Marine Audio Multi Zone Equalizer with Integrated Bluetooth and Microphone added
8. Blue Systems 150 Safety Hub and Circuit Breaker added to power all the accessories
9. Pro Mariner Sport Bank Battery Charger and AC Outlet Port added for easy battery charging
10. (2) 12v/USB outlets added to helm area (one on each side)
11. Keel Guard added to protect boat from beaching and debris. Never got to use it.
12. (3) large LED dome lights added to various compartments
13. 300 Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter added
14. 180 degree rearview mirror and windshield clamp
15. Wheel Lock Set
16. 2.5 Gallon Fluid Evacuator for doing oil changes.
17. Galvanized wheels were replaced with aluminum wheels.
18. Galvanized anchor/rope added
I drove the boat a couple of weekends last year to get the breakin period (vary throttle, no max throttle) over with so I could perform the break in oil change since you're suppose to before storage anyway. I used a smaller oil evacuator and decided to get a larger one to be able to do both engines at once. Winterization was performed (flushed clean water through engines then blow it out, fog engines, spray Yamaha lubricant/Protectant on metal surfaces on outside and engine bay). Then this spring I started engines on old spark plugs, burned off the fogging oil and changed the spark plugs. Boat comes with cover which I have never used since it is stored inside garage. Boat has been waxed twice with MegGuire's marine wax. Why am I selling this boat after just finishing all the upgrades? Excellent question!! Bought boat for girlfriend last year and we'll you know the rest..... This boat is in PERFECT shape and is now the nicest jet boat at the lake. The audio sounds absolutely amazing. JL Audio is the only way to go for top of the line marine grade audio components. I took it to the next level and bought their premium speakers (M series vs MX series) and top tier amplifiers (MHD vs M vs MX series). Installation was performed using 12 AWG double insulated wire throughout. I didn't want to use the factory 16 AWG single insulated wire so the installation took a lot longer. The Wet Sounds Equalizer is another AMAZING addition in that it allows you to adjust the cabin, tower and subwoofers separately. The WS unit also includes equalizers, Bluetooth functionality and a microphone so you can talk to the people behind the boat through the tower speakers. I like the galvanized trailer upgrade (never have to worry about rust), but the rims were hideous so I upgraded to aluminum rims. She ready for a family to have fun on the lake.
1. All 6 Polk speakers removed and upgraded to JL Audio M650 speakers
2. (2) additional M650 speakers were added to Helm area
3. JL Audio M880 Tower speakers and enclosures added including speaker covers
4. (2) JL Audio M10IB5 subwoofers added
5. JL Audio MHD600/4 amplifier added for cabin speakers
6. JL Audio MHD900/5 amplifier added for tower speakers and subwoofers
7. Wet Sounds WS-420 BT Marine Audio Multi Zone Equalizer with Integrated Bluetooth and Microphone added
8. Blue Systems 150 Safety Hub and Circuit Breaker added to power all the accessories
9. Pro Mariner Sport Bank Battery Charger and AC Outlet Port added for easy battery charging
10. (2) 12v/USB outlets added to helm area (one on each side)
11. Keel Guard added to protect boat from beaching and debris. Never got to use it.
12. (3) large LED dome lights added to various compartments
13. 300 Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter added
14. 180 degree rearview mirror and windshield clamp
15. Wheel Lock Set
16. 2.5 Gallon Fluid Evacuator for doing oil changes.
17. Galvanized wheels were replaced with aluminum wheels.
18. Galvanized anchor/rope added
I drove the boat a couple of weekends last year to get the breakin period (vary throttle, no max throttle) over with so I could perform the break in oil change since you're suppose to before storage anyway. I used a smaller oil evacuator and decided to get a larger one to be able to do both engines at once. Winterization was performed (flushed clean water through engines then blow it out, fog engines, spray Yamaha lubricant/Protectant on metal surfaces on outside and engine bay). Then this spring I started engines on old spark plugs, burned off the fogging oil and changed the spark plugs. Boat comes with cover which I have never used since it is stored inside garage. Boat has been waxed twice with MegGuire's marine wax. Why am I selling this boat after just finishing all the upgrades? Excellent question!! Bought boat for girlfriend last year and we'll you know the rest..... This boat is in PERFECT shape and is now the nicest jet boat at the lake. The audio sounds absolutely amazing. JL Audio is the only way to go for top of the line marine grade audio components. I took it to the next level and bought their premium speakers (M series vs MX series) and top tier amplifiers (MHD vs M vs MX series). Installation was performed using 12 AWG double insulated wire throughout. I didn't want to use the factory 16 AWG single insulated wire so the installation took a lot longer. The Wet Sounds Equalizer is another AMAZING addition in that it allows you to adjust the cabin, tower and subwoofers separately. The WS unit also includes equalizers, Bluetooth functionality and a microphone so you can talk to the people behind the boat through the tower speakers. I like the galvanized trailer upgrade (never have to worry about rust), but the rims were hideous so I upgraded to aluminum rims. She ready for a family to have fun on the lake.
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