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Im looking for peoples opinions on roll-bar-boats...  And I dont dare post this on HB...

It is looking like its time to retire the jet and move on to another boat... And for the money... Its looking like a Mobius or Malibu... Because a large capacity deck is jut too expensive :(   Any opinions on any of the brands... Any known issues with the V-Drives, etc?  

And I know driving over the wake of those boats sucks... But if you cant beat-em.. Join em... :beer

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But if you cant beat-em.. Join em... :beer

Never happen!. :D
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I hate to admit it but comfortable seating for 12.  Isnt all that bad... Its just going to take me a while getting used to cruizing around at 35 all day :(

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No comment!.. :D  :laugh  :laugh
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Post Icon Posted: July 17 2006,7:39 am Post # 5 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Find people that own them. Talk to them and find out their likes and dislikes of the boat........then go from there and decide which works best for you...... :D

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I hate to admit it but comfortable seating for 12.  Isnt all that bad... Its just going to take me a while getting used to cruizing around at 35 all day :(

Art can hook you up with a motor that will get you going faster than that....It's only money...right?? :stupid  :D

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At least to 38mph!. :laugh
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Is that with or without using the oars?? :stupid  :D

I think that most of those boats are running in the mid 40's stock.

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Oars are extra!. :D
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Is that with or without using the oars?? :stupid  :D

I think that most of those boats are running in the mid 40's stock.

Mid 40's at WOT...  Im going to try something new...  

Making a motor last longer than a season :(  


P.S. Can someone tell me how a freekin oil pump fails???

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Post Icon Posted: July 17 2006,7:54 am Post # 11 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Or hell....  Maybe just drop a blower motor in it !!!

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P.S. Can someone tell me how a freekin oil pump fails???

Very easy, crud, improper clearances, distributor bottomed out on drive, how's that for starters!.. :D  :laugh
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Post Icon Posted: July 17 2006,7:57 am Post # 13 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
The ol' cause and effect.....  :rolleyes

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Yep!.. :D
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Post Icon Posted: July 17 2006,8:17 am Post # 15 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
If your main goal is to ski or wakeboard then they are the way to go. However, they are slow and they ride crappy. If you are ready to give up on customs, then a good runabout is a better riding and performing choice than a wake or tournament ski boat.

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If your main goal is to ski or wakeboard then they are the way to go. However, they are slow and they ride crappy. If you are ready to give up on customs, then a good runabout is a better riding and performing choice than a wake or tournament ski boat.

Probably true... My dream boat is a 28 deck.. but with the 80k tag.. its not happinen...  Right now its sorta looking like the Mobius LSV  pretty nice boats for 35K New

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Anything but a bayliner...

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If your main goal is to ski or wakeboard then they are the way to go. However, they are slow and they ride crappy. If you are ready to give up on customs, then a good runabout is a better riding and performing choice than a wake or tournament ski boat.

Probably true... My dream boat is a 28 deck.. but with the 80k tag.. its not happinen...  Right now its sorta looking like the Mobius LSV  pretty nice boats for 35K New

Cord,
You out to look at the Yamaha AR230HO.....a lot of boat for the buck......160x2 4stroke jet power.  Holds 10-12, nice rear patio, storage, etc., nice ride in heavy chop, top speed 47-50.  Glassman and Fragile Magic have 230's and swear by 'em.
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Post Icon Posted: July 17 2006,8:51 am Post # 19 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
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If your main goal is to ski or wakeboard then they are the way to go. However, they are slow and they ride crappy. If you are ready to give up on customs, then a good runabout is a better riding and performing choice than a wake or tournament ski boat.

Probably true... My dream boat is a 28 deck.. but with the 80k tag.. its not happinen...  Right now its sorta looking like the Mobius LSV  pretty nice boats for 35K New

Hell, while you're at it, why not go for the double whammy?

I got a roll bar and jets! Yeah, I know Art just loves that, but my wife does and that's all that matters.

I had a guy in a new Mobius trying to catch up with me all the way up to Needles from the sandbar Sat. When I finally got to our beach, he pulled in to check out the boat. Said he couldn't believe how well it rode through the gorge with all the chop going on....he stayed right in my wake to keep from getting beat up.


More of a runabout, more freeboard and a ton of room. I typically have about 8 on board most trips and on a ski boat we'd be in each other's laps. :D

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Post Icon Posted: July 17 2006,9:04 am Post # 20 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Hey Glassman, can you still use your binimi with the roll bar?

I know the flynvees have a wakeboard boat. They seem to like it a lot.



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If your main goal is to ski or wakeboard then they are the way to go. However, they are slow and they ride crappy. If you are ready to give up on customs, then a good runabout is a better riding and performing choice than a wake or tournament ski boat.

Probably true... My dream boat is a 28 deck.. but with the 80k tag.. its not happinen...  Right now its sorta looking like the Mobius LSV  pretty nice boats for 35K New

Hell, while you're at it, why not go for the double whammy?

I got a roll bar and jets! Yeah, I know Art just loves that, but my wife does and that's all that matters.

I had a guy in a new Mobius trying to catch up with me all the way up to Needles from the sandbar Sat. When I finally got to our beach, he pulled in to check out the boat. Said he couldn't believe how well it rode through the gorge with all the chop going on....he stayed right in my wake to keep from getting beat up.


More of a runabout, more freeboard and a ton of room. I typically have about 8 on board most trips and on a ski boat we'd be in each other's laps. :D

How much buck?  for the 23?    Have you had any maintenance problems so far?  How long have you guys had them?  


Basically what I am getting at is:  I am SICK of fixing my boat... Thats why I am going to bite the bullet on a NEW one... I dont even really care if I go fast anymore... I just want to make it through a season without a TOW home!!!

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P.S. I know part of owning a boat is problems...  But I want some sort of reliability...

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MrCord, That was exactly my reason for getting this boat. My wife told me that if she ever saw me with my head down in the bilge fixin' this or that again, it was over. No mo boatin'.

Mine's an '04 and I've had nuthin' but fun. It has 2, R-1 motorcycle engines that run like champs. Sure, it's a jet, but it has an 18" draft and all those suckers, I mean my buddies, with their Malibus and Air Nautiques couldn't enjoy the "Secret Spot" Saturday afternoon because the narrow inlet had only 2 feet of water. We had the whole area to ourselves! :good

Believe me when I tell you it was a departure from everything I was used to about boats and boating.

Oh, wait...I had a problem once.....I left the stereo on once for two weeks and had to jump the battery. That really sucked. Took all of three minutes with my little jumper pack. :D

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Hey Glassman, can you still use your binimi with the roll bar?

I know the flynvees have a wakeboard boat. They seem to like it a lot.

Oh yeah, bimini is up all the time. I did modify it a bit so I could hang speakers.

I also have an extension for the bimini that goes all the way out to cover the rear patio....you know, where the cocktail table goes. There's a control back there for the stereo and I installed a washdown hose to squirt the kids when they annoy me....which is often. :D

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MrCord, That was exactly my reason for getting this boat. My wife told me that if she ever saw me with my head down in the bilge fixin' this or that again, it was over. No mo boatin'.

:rotflmao  Thats exactly it!!!!  Just about once a day (Minimum) all season I have had my head upsidown in the engine compartment, in 110+ Heat....  Bustin my knuckles...  IM done!!!

I just want to turn that dam key, put gas in the son-biatch and go!  


How can I ask how much the Yami's are???

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