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[Shaddow350]

Just wanted to say thank you for the add. I hope to contribute and also enjoy gaining education about a love we all have in common. Boating... I have a 2017 242 X E-Series with currently 29 hours on each engine. A recent upgrade to me from my AR190. Just purchased today the Cobra steering system with fangs. I had a challenging time deciding between the two options. Cobra or JetBoatPilot. After much research. For me, I decided on the Cobras. I am in Utah.

 

[Seattle_Phaeton]

Welcome! Thank you for the pics. Nice looking boat.

 

[Brad460]

Are those 305/55/20 tires?

 

[Shaddow350]

Are those 305/55/20 tires?

Wow good eye!!
Yes they sure are.

 

[RobbieO]

NICE LOOKING BOAT! LOVE THE TOW RIG..

 

[RobbieO]

Just wanted to say thank you for the add. I hope to contribute and also enjoy gaining education about a love we all have in common. Boating... I have a 2017 242 X E-Series with currently 29 hours on each engine. A recent upgrade to me from my AR190. Just purchased today the Cobra steering system with fangs. I had a challenging time deciding between the two options. Cobra or JetBoatPilot. After much research. For me, I decided on the Cobras. I am in Utah. View attachment 169373View attachment 169369View attachment 169370View attachment 169371View attachment 169372View attachment 169376View attachment 169377

Are you happy with the rock deflectors? I was going to install those.

 

[Shaddow350]

Are you happy with the rock deflectors? I was going to install those.

The Rock Tamers are the only way to go when towing a boat or trailer. I noticed on my trailer I had little rock chips after those tires. My tires are the Nitto Ridge Grapplers and they throw up plenty of road grime. If you notice when not towing I do have the stock oem mud flaps too. I know having both when towing look silly but my stuff is protected. I don't want to ruin my boat with rock chips. I have seen really bad damaged boats without them. I highly recommend them.

 

[Shaddow350]

NICE LOOKING BOAT! LOVE THE TOW RIG..

Thank you Sir!!!

 

[RobbieO]

The Rock Tamers are the only way to go when towing a boat or trailer. I noticed on my trailer I had little rock chips after those tires. My tires are the Nitto Ridge Grapplers and they throw up plenty of road grime. If you notice when not towing I do have the stock oem mud flaps too. I know having both when towing look silly but my stuff is protected. I don't want to ruin my boat with rock chips. I have seen really bad damaged boats without them. I highly recommend them.

I have a newer Ford Explorer (RWD) (4WD) and one of the reservoirs we go to has a gravel road for about 4 miles, so I was thinking these would be good. I know they can rock a little bit, but like the setup. Thanks.

 

[Shaddow350]

I have a newer Ford Explorer (RWD) (4WD) and one of the reservoirs we go to has a gravel road for about 4 miles, so I was thinking these would be good. I know they can rock a little bit, but like the setup. Thanks.

Yes get them. You will be thankful. Especially when towing your boat, protecting that gel coat.

 

[HawaiiBreeze]

Nice "little" upgrade from the 190. Sweet Ride.

 

[Julian]

Congrats on the new ride! Excellent choice!!! (not that I'm biased)

 

[Shaddow350]

Congrats on the new ride! Excellent choice!!! (not that I'm biased)

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[Shaddow350]

Nice "little" upgrade from the 190. Sweet Ride.

I considered the 212X. But then I thought once I got that one I may have wanted bigger. Again the old saying. Buy your 2nd boat first... I should have listened. Vs buy your 3rd boat first. So I did the 24ft vs the 21.

 

[Skyhawk223]

Sweet looking boat. My engines max out at around 7500 RPM. Per your picture, I see yours get to 8000

 

[DonJohnsMusic]

Welcome to the Forum! Great people here and very knowledgeable about a lot of things! Nice boat! Have fun on the water and be safe!

 

[flyingnugget]

Welcome welcome...Love that Blue. Now you better put some hours on those engines...29hrs is just a tease LOL.

Great Forum with amazing advice and help. But beware...the longer you stay on here the more mods you'll end up doing ?

 

[Shaddow350]

Sweet looking boat. My engines max out at around 7500 RPM. Per your picture, I see yours get to 8000

Sometimes it goes above 8k too.

 

[Shaddow350]

Welcome welcome...Love that Blue. Now you better put some hours on those engines...29hrs is just a tease LOL.

Great Forum with amazing advice and help. But beware...the longer you stay on here the more mods you'll end up doing ?

This was an upgrade from my AR190. I found a low low hour boat and grabbed it. I already have the Cobra steering coming in the mail now and so far that is about it.

 

[captras]

Great looking boat!