r/YamahaBoats

I’ve got a 2013 242 Limited S, had it about 6 years. Love the boat, got everything how we like it, know it inside & out and really comfortable towing it anywhere, putting it in any lake, all the stuff, right.. The kids (and myself) have reached the point where we need a better wake to ride and also wanting to do some surfing.

Wanted to get others’ perspectives on getting the different ballast bags and pumps and wedges to throw a good wake for surfing and wakeboarding. Would probably start out with a pump over the side and then upgrade to a fully plumbed-in pump later on if I decide to go down this road. Kicking that idea around versus trading in for a model equipped with everything from the factory bc I do love a good factory install..

It will take some time to get used to the low speed maneuvering and the sound at cruising speed.

What I might never get used to is the lack of power. Coming from a 5.7 V8 I/O which would effortlessly hit 55+, you really rev this thing to get torque.

Reminds me of driving my old 911 versus my BMW V8.

How are you all getting the anchor in and out of the bow storage? I have a chain lead on it and it's difficult to manage the chain and anchor without having one of them touching the sides of the locker and scratching the gel coat. Thought about securing some material to each side of the locker.