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[twvette]

Newbie to site here.... been looking over all the previous posts ...

For you current owners could you give an update of your satisfaction of the 200, any problems, and also those of you who dont mind to share the price you paid so I dont get ripped (also, was price with/without trailer, accessories, etc.)

How is starting ??? Does it usually fire up first try or have you had to put some effort into it ???

Done any shallow water cruising ??? I was told could go as shallow as low as 18in ... wouldnt go this shallow but may be trying some shallow water stuff.

Can anyone verify if one engine would happen to fail will it still go on just one engine ??? Just curious as if it does would bring a little more piece of mind if venturing way out where few go.

Any comments on whether you have had any issues with "junk" getting stuck up in the intake area and if so any precautions taken in design to assist in getting it our easy, etc. ??? Ha

What are the downsides to having two engines ??? Sounds like fuel consumption had been good but I assume would expect to pay twice as much for service, etc. How about any performance issues if one engine is a little off from the other ???

What dont you like about this boat (there gotta be something you would change)???

Just trying to make sure this is the right boat for me ....

Thanks in advance ...

[GregZ]

Newbie to site here.... been looking over all the previous posts ...

For you current owners could you give an update of your satisfaction of the 200, any problems, and also those of you who dont mind to share the price you paid so I dont get ripped (also, was price with/without trailer, accessories, etc.)

How is starting ??? Does it usually fire up first try or have you had to put some effort into it ???

Done any shallow water cruising ??? I was told could go as shallow as low as 18in ... wouldnt go this shallow but may be trying some shallow water stuff.

Can anyone verify if one engine would happen to fail will it still go on just one engine ??? Just curious as if it does would bring a little more piece of mind if venturing way out where few go.

Any comments on whether you have had any issues with "junk" getting stuck up in the intake area and if so any precautions taken in design to assist in getting it our easy, etc. ??? Ha

What are the downsides to having two engines ??? Sounds like fuel consumption had been good but I assume would expect to pay twice as much for service, etc. How about any performance issues if one engine is a little off from the other ???

What dont you like about this boat (there gotta be something you would change)???

Just trying to make sure this is the right boat for me ....

Thanks in advance ...

A few answers:

Paid 25,400 with the wakeboard tower. Price was 23,400 without tower. Gavanized trailer included, but no other accessories.

The 4-TEC engines start instantly at any temperature. You push the button, for a half second or maybe two, and it's running. No chokes to mess with, just push the button. The boat will plane on one engine if there are just a few lightweight people in the boat, otherewise it may not. If it planes, it will then go about 30-35 mph on one engine, if not, then 10 mph

There are no real downsides to two engines except you will need to change the oil twice, and change the lube in two pumps instaed of one. However, there is no gearcase oil to change as on a Merc V6 jet. The engine oil is everyday automotive stuff - 10W40. One engine performing slightly different than the other makes no difference, really. Should not need to pay twice for service, as there is very little service to doo.

Have not driven in shallows or had anything sucked in the intake.

Changes-
I would have designed the cupholders lower so that they were not on the gunwales where the wind will blow the cans out. The rear seat back padding is too thin and hard. The speedometer visibility is poor due to the steering wheel. I wish it had the beefy ski pylon of the SpeedsterSK, but I have not bent mine yet. The boat doesn't automatically center on the trailer as well as the 160. The boat is quieter than the 160, but could be quieter still. The ski locker interior needs a better mat with a space under it for water to drain. They should have designed a step into the rear cover, just above the grab handle. The reboarding ladder needs two steps instead of one due to the high swim deck.

All in all, though, it is the best Doo for me. It is well suited for watersports, especially with the wakeboard tower.