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TiltonBB · 02-19-2014, 08:58 PM

I had a Yamaha LS 2000 jet boat. Great acceleration and a great second boat but certainly not a great primary boat. I found that it used a lot more fuel than a single I/O and was quite a bit noiser. The ride was poor and there were many days that it was too rough to be enjoyable. Also, jets are great but plan on ingesting a few ski and dock lines until people understand that the pump is constantly running.

I am also not a big fan of pontoon boats. They are great when the weather is good but for those early or late season rides or the nights out to dinner I would rather have the protection of a large windshield in front of me to keep the wind down. My opinion is that you just can't beat a 24-26 foot single I/O boat on Winnipesaukee for the best combination of ride, low noise, and fuel economy.

That is just my opinion, I know everyone has their favorites!

02-19-2014, 08:58 PM	#9
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,008 Thanks: 699 Thanked 2,203 Times in 937 Posts	Yamaha Jet Boat I had a Yamaha LS 2000 jet boat. Great acceleration and a great second boat but certainly not a great primary boat. I found that it used a lot more fuel than a single I/O and was quite a bit noiser. The ride was poor and there were many days that it was too rough to be enjoyable. Also, jets are great but plan on ingesting a few ski and dock lines until people understand that the pump is constantly running. I am also not a big fan of pontoon boats. They are great when the weather is good but for those early or late season rides or the nights out to dinner I would rather have the protection of a large windshield in front of me to keep the wind down. My opinion is that you just can't beat a 24-26 foot single I/O boat on Winnipesaukee for the best combination of ride, low noise, and fuel economy. That is just my opinion, I know everyone has their favorites!