Can I still fly the flag?

[Jim Robeson]

Going to have to change your name......Goin' 4 Props

Good one!! Actually thought of that one too...but came up with this one...Nauti Weekends

 

[Jim Robeson]

Wow Jim, looks like an upgrade for sure! Congrats on the possibility! I think they make a very nice extended swim platform for that boat, and I would be interested in that on any cruiser.

Thanks @txav8r !! That boat already has the extended platform, the picture was before owner had one put on her.

 

[Evil Sports]

Sweet looking craft just way too much boat for my use

 

[txav8r]

Would be a nice ride out on Powell!

 

[McMark]

Very nice. That's a big boat!

We'll probably go this route when it's cruiser time for us.

 

[Matt Phillips]

I vote yes...you can fly the Jetboaters flag all you like ... as there's really no = jet boat substitute for what you're looking to buy! That looks like a great boat!

 

[Evil Sports]

What I was eluding to is the maintenance of 2 stern drives, Im very happy I dont have 1 never mind 2

 

[Jim Robeson]

What I was eluding to is the maintenance of 2 stern drives, Im very happy I dont have 1 never mind 2

This is a first for me. I started with a deck boat with an outboard, then my Yamaha and now maybe this boat. I definitely have a lot to learn and hopeful I can keep the same maintenance regiment that the current owner has done. He sent me his log that he has kept since 2001. If I can keep it going I'm optimistic I can head off any major repairs. But as the saying goes...things happen and I'll have to deal with it the best I can.

 

[007]

Still fly the flag on my slip...

 

[jcyamaharider]

Great looking boat Jim!!

 

[Zarrella]

Might be a lil big for the garage!!!

 

[txav8r]

Jim, it is just different stuff to attend to. You will definitely want to find another owners forum for those boats, or cruisers in general. But the seller, if he is willing, can give you great help in getting good practices in order. If he had a tech maintain it, he won't know how it was done, just what was done. If he was more hands on, he is a valuable resource. Good luck with this, I'll be following! I have the same things I deal with on the coach now. Lots of stuff to keep track of. When things break, the stuff I can fix is cheaper, but engine/generator/appliances...they are more expensive. But the benefit of having the "house" with you is amazing!

 

[Jim Robeson]

Well, our flag will be flying on a different boat soon!! Took her out for a sea trial and ran great!! Top speed was 52 on the GPS which really surprised me for a boat this big. She is equipped with twin 5.7 mag Mercruisers...300 hp each. Handled very nice under power and idling into the marina. I have the survey set for this Thursday but don't expect to be surprised as I had a friend with me that knows these boats as well. The wife and I are extremely excited but a little sad to see the Yamaha go. Had a lot of fun with this boat. Plan on getting the Yamaha cleaned up and listed before weeks end so if some of you know someone looking for a clean 230 with less than 100 hours on the motors send them my way.

 

[Zarrella]

Congratulations!

 

[Big Shasta]

I never would have expected that much speed....Impressive.

 

[McMark]

Yea. That's cooking right along! I was thinking maybe 35-40