New Owner - 2018 242 Limited SE

[Ken Sherlaw]

I’m new here and about ready to upgrade to a Yamaha 242 we think. This is probably a dumb question to most of you but I’m gonna ask anyhow. What is the reasoning behind installing the Simrad if you’ve got moving map and info already? Or is the map function not adequate for some purposes? Maybe want it for fish finder use? Just curious before I purchase if anything I should be aware of regarding installed map and system. Maybe I should work install of Simrad in purchase? I’m all about gadgets, just need the justification for the extra expense! Anyhow, thanks in advance for any insight.

 

[Mike Clark]

I’m jealous! Awesome boat. Congrats on the new purchase.

 

[jocolo21]

updated chart pltter not just a moving map, and sonar capabilities

 

[Fourjets]

Congratulations. Welcome back to jet life. Cheers.

 

[Rushfan67]

Awesome boat!!!

 

[tabbibus]

I’m new here and about ready to upgrade to a Yamaha 242 we think. This is probably a dumb question to most of you but I’m gonna ask anyhow. What is the reasoning behind installing the Simrad if you’ve got moving map and info already? Or is the map function not adequate for some purposes? Maybe want it for fish finder use? Just curious before I purchase if anything I should be aware of regarding installed map and system. Maybe I should work install of Simrad in purchase? I’m all about gadgets, just need the justification for the extra expense! Anyhow, thanks in advance for any insight.

I'm wondering the same thing. Newbie here so ebrythever seems cool to me .

 

[jocolo21]

moving map vs chart plotter/sonar , and looks badass

 

[tabbibus]

Can't argue on the looking badass! I thought the new connext was also chart plotter

 

[cwood]

I'm wondering the same thing. Newbie here so ebrythever seems cool to me .

I plan to use Navionics with the Simrad so I can plan trips on my iPad at home, then download to the chart plotter. I'm not aware that the connext has that capability.

 

[natocamp55]

Love the look of the dash

 

[Josh Tankersley]

Just curious, how does the ride compare to the Cobalt?

 

[Dave berry]

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A few pics

I Have same Boat really like it

 

[Wesley Cobb]

She's a beauty!

 

[Drexx3]

Just installed the GO5 XSE in my new 242SE. Really nice piece of equipment for only $320. I did upgrade an old Navionics+ card to the Platinum+ to be able to get 3D and satellite overlays, etc.

 

[Rickytrz]

Just installed the GO5 XSE in my new 242SE. Really nice piece of equipment for only $320. I did upgrade an old Navionics+ card to the Platinum+ to be able to get 3D and satellite overlays, etc.
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Awesome upgrade! How many inches screen?

 

[Fish]

Super nice boat and setup! Congrats!

 

[Drexx3]

Thanks...it is a 5” screen. Would have preferred the GO7 but while it looks like it might just fit on the front there’s a bit more behind the dash panel that would have made a flush install difficult.

 

[Rickytrz]

Thanks...it is a 5” screen. Would have preferred the GO7 but while it looks like it might just fit on the front there’s a bit more behind the dash panel that would have made a flush install difficult.

Ok thanks for the info.

 

[B Frank]

Congrats!! Beautiful! Just needs a Clemson flag? Go Tigers!!

 

[tabbibus]

looks great. Can you give details and pics on the installation? Mainly the back and electrical