Looking to buy a 2021 2430 Vortex

[jacobsed]

Are there any differences between the VR and VRX besides what I see for options when building on the website? I don’t see anything I can’t get with options on the VR that is standard on the VRX. And the VR is a little cheaper when I build the boats the same way. Thanks in advance.

 

[Enduro900]

Same interior materials. VRX has the extended list of exterior colors, graphics and the black hull option. VRX gives more options to choose from (medallion screen option, upgraded head option, etc)

I noticed that too. If i build a VR & VRX exactly the same way, the VRX ends up about $3k or so higher.

I sent an email to a local dealer to see if they had an actual list comparing the standards/differences on both and here was the reply:

“Both the VR and VRX are built the same. Same construction, same vinyls. The main difference between the VR and VRX is that the VRX has more standard equipment. Obviously graphics and tower. But it also has a black hull bottom. There are a lot more colors and options available to the VRX line. Things like the touch screen, steering wheel controls, etc”

So if you don’t care about some of the bells and whistles, the VR is the better value imho.

 

[jacobsed]

Thanks for the reply Enduro. I was thinking the same that the VR was a better buy if I didn't want some of the bells and whistles. Which brings me to my next question. Which bells and whistles are truly worth getting? Does the VR come with a digital display but it just isn't a touch screen?

 

[Jet1733]

Thanks for the reply Enduro. I was thinking the same that the VR was a better buy if I didn't want some of the bells and whistles. Which brings me to my next question. Which bells and whistles are truly worth getting? Does the VR come with a digital display but it just isn't a touch screen?

Are you able to build it online? I always had trouble with the vortex website when I tried to build a boat on my phone. When I went to the site from a desk top it allowed me to see all of the options. I just bought them a 2021 VRX and love it. As stated the VR is the same platform so if you go that route the boat will be the same for the most part. Cosmetics seem to change and a tower is added on the VRX. I opted out of the medallion touch screen and went with the standard gauges.

 

[jacobsed]

Are you able to build it online? I always had trouble with the vortex website when I tried to build a boat on my phone. When I went to the site from a desk top it allowed me to see all of the options. I just bought them a 2021 VRX and love it. As stated the VR is the same platform so if you go that route the boat will be the same for the most part. Cosmetics seem to change and a tower is added on the VRX. I opted out of the medallion touch screen and went with the standard gauges.

Yes I can build it online from my desktop computer. Is the digital screen standard but the Mecallion touch screen the upgrade? That part confuses me.

 

[Jet1733]

Yes I can build it online from my desktop computer. Is the digital screen standard but the Mecallion touch screen the upgrade? That part confuses me.

Yeah. I have the base model gauge if that’s what you want to call it. It is a digital display of numbers and info but there are no ICONs or anything that would show up on a smart phone or tablet. It has everything you need information wise plus there are analog gauges too. So if you have the screen on depth you can look at the analog speedometer. There are also “mode” buttons that will allow you to set ski speeds, a docking mode, cruising mode and economy mode. I came from a boat that had a Speedometer a tachometer and fuel gauge so this is information overload for me. LOL.

The pic is a screen shot from a video so it’s not perfect but you get an idea what it looks like.

 

[jacobsed]

Yeah. I have the base model gauge if that’s what you want to call it. It is a digital display of numbers and info but there are no ICONs or anything that would show up on a smart phone or tablet. It has everything you need information wise plus there are analog gauges too. So if you have the screen on depth you can look at the analog speedometer. There are also “mode” buttons that will allow you to set ski speeds, a docking mode, cruising mode and economy mode. I came from a boat that had a Speedometer a tachometer and fuel gauge so this is information overload for me. LOL.

The pic is a screen shot from a video so it’s not perfect but you get an idea what it looks like. View attachment 132778

That helps a lot! So are there any features missing with the basic setup vs having the medallion touch screen? No GPS I assume but anything else? Seems like a remember the salesman talking about presets for people riding boards and skiing?

 

[Enduro900]

Thanks for the reply Enduro. I was thinking the same that the VR was a better buy if I didn't want some of the bells and whistles. Which brings me to my next question. Which bells and whistles are truly worth getting? Does the VR come with a digital display but it just isn't a touch screen?

I was going to pull up a picture of the standard gauges but Jet1733 beat me to it .

Why doesn’t the vortex website show them ANYWHERE??? Actually Vortex, Yamaha and Scarab all have terrible websites, and you cannot even build a boat on the Vortex website if on apple products/Ipad (but you can build boats on the Chaparral website, which makes it even more frustrating).

I built a VR with the 600hp, ASP for wakeboarding, tower, basically all the available VR options except any stereo upgrades/the last thing we personally want when hanging out as a family is more noise, (even added the aluminum wheels/spare) and the cost was around $79k, or the same price as the new 252XE Wake, which doesn’t have the pump-out head option and has the standard 360hp. So in comparison the Vortex is a much better value, but I won’t make any decisions until I can see each boat side-side at the spring boat shows.

Btw, I did ask my local Vortex dealer if that NAP pricing was the best he can do (I told him I am also considering Yamaha and Scarab). He told me he can work with me on the price. I didn’t push him any further as I am not ready yet anyway but just wanted to give you an FYI

 

[Jet1733]

That helps a lot! So are there any features missing with the basic setup vs having the medallion touch screen? No GPS I assume but anything else? Seems like a remember the salesman talking about presets for people riding boards and skiing?

Correct. The ski presets are for pre-programmed throttle starts and speeds. Basically put it in Skimo the and throw the throttle forward and the computer adjust the speed and how fast to get there. The docking feature cuts the power by a certain percentage so you don’The docking feature cuts the power by a certain percentage Or something like that so you don’t give it too much gas. I’ve never really used that one. Check Your messages