Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post

MeredithMan · 02-19-2014, 09:22 AM

I was very close to buying a 23' Sea-Doo jet boat a couple of years ago. It was just before they went bust, so I am very glad I didn't, (just dumb luck...I did not know they were getting out of the boat biz). However, the features that attracted me are the ones that you have pointed out: 1) Lots of standard equip and a lot of boat for the money; 2) No lower unit and prop to worry about, (a big safety feature that was popular with the Mrs); 3) Very fast

The reason I ultimately decided against it was that I couldn't get past my own prejudice of it being basically a large jet ski...I couldn't help thinking of it as more of a toy than a boat. I was very used to the solid feel of a large deep V, (previously had a 25' Sea Ray). Ultimately bought a used 25' Cobalt Bow Rider which we are very happy with.

I think the Yamaha would be a great option...just a matter of what your personal preference is and if it would handle the rough water ok. Good luck!

02-19-2014, 09:22 AM	#3
MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 950 Thanks: 263 Thanked 812 Times in 331 Posts	Jet Boats I was very close to buying a 23' Sea-Doo jet boat a couple of years ago. It was just before they went bust, so I am very glad I didn't, (just dumb luck...I did not know they were getting out of the boat biz). However, the features that attracted me are the ones that you have pointed out: 1) Lots of standard equip and a lot of boat for the money; 2) No lower unit and prop to worry about, (a big safety feature that was popular with the Mrs); 3) Very fast The reason I ultimately decided against it was that I couldn't get past my own prejudice of it being basically a large jet ski...I couldn't help thinking of it as more of a toy than a boat. I was very used to the solid feel of a large deep V, (previously had a 25' Sea Ray). Ultimately bought a used 25' Cobalt Bow Rider which we are very happy with. I think the Yamaha would be a great option...just a matter of what your personal preference is and if it would handle the rough water ok. Good luck!