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[RBeach]

Really NEW to this!! To be honest I’ve never been in a forum, or part of one! But I’m excited to try here because this is a area that is close to my heart!! I’m looking for any and all advise, help, and friends that’ll help me through my boating life! Thank you

 

[Julian]

Really NEW to this!! To be honest I’ve never been in a forum, or part of one! But I’m excited to try here because this is a area that is close to my heart!! I’m looking for any and all advise, help, and friends that’ll help me through my boating life! Thank you

Welcome to Jetboaters.net!

Do you have a boat? If so what brand/model?

 

[anmut]

Welcome! Yes, water on top of the cleanout plugs is normal.

 

[RBeach]

Is it currently a sellers market for Yamaha right now? I feel like prices are a little higher then Bluebook. Any suggestions of where to find for sale?

 

[RBeach]

Welcome to Jetboaters.net!

Do you have a boat? If so what brand/model?

Trying to purchase one now!

 

[Julian]

Is it currently a sellers market for Yamaha right now? I feel like prices are a little higher then Bluebook. Any suggestions of where to find for sale?

Yes, it is a sellers market right now. Look in our classifieds for some boats listed. (FYI--I filtered that link for boats only)

 

[deubank1776]

Welcome to the forum! I hope you find a boat that suits you! Go big or go home though!

 

[RBeach]

Welcome to the forum! I hope you find a boat that suits you! Go big or go home though!

Thanks! We think we might go with a 2006 230 HO!

 

[RBeach]

Welcome to Jetboaters.net!

Do you have a boat? If so what brand/model?

Not yet, we are looking at a 2006 Yamaha 230 HO,

 

[Looper7]

Not yet, we are looking at a 2006 Yamaha 230 HO,

Great boat I have an06 ar230 love it and reliable as heck

 

[RBeach]

That makes me feel good about it! Thank you!
What do you think good hours on it would be? It has less then 400.

 

[3 green tornados]

When I look at boats I want to see 30-50 hours a year minimum so I know it has been used “regularly.” A lot of hidden problems can appear out of no where with engines and other mechanical parts that don’t get regular use. I almost didn’t buy my 2015 212x because it only had 20ish hours. Hoses rot, parts rust, lubricants evaporate, seals dry and crack. On our first outing several of these types of things failed. Being a little handy made them easy fixes except for not knowing that a failed O2 sensor will keep a motor from running.
For a 2012 200-400 hours is what I would be looking for.

 

[RBeach]

When I look at boats I want to see 30-50 hours a year minimum so I know it has been used “regularly.” A lot of hidden problems can appear out of no where with engines and other mechanical parts that don’t get regular use. I almost didn’t buy my 2015 212x because it only had 20ish hours. Hoses rot, parts rust, lubricants evaporate, seals dry and crack. On our first outing several of these types of things failed. Being a little handy made them easy fixes except for not knowing that a failed O2 sensor will keep a motor from running.
For a 2012 200-400 hours is what I would be looking for.

That’s great info! It has 370. So that seems to fall in your range I believe.?? You think?

 

[3 green tornados]

That’s great info! It has 370. So that seems to fall in your range I believe.?? You think?

I’d say so. Roughly 40 hours a year on probably 3-5 trips a year spread out in the summer. If it hasn’t ran in a while I would plan on new plugs, oil change and a new battery. Also check the date codes on the tires since they are likely the original tires. Even if the sidewalls don’t have cracking you may want to think about changing them out quickly if they are more than 5 years old.

 

[RBeach]

Yes, it is a sellers market right now. Look in our classifieds for some boats listed. (FYI--I filtered that link for boats only)

Where do I find classifieds, aside from the link you sent? I can’t seem to locate them? Thank you for your help!