I'm new to this group (or any online group). I own a small cruiser (2001 Maxum 2400 SCR), but I'm thinking of buying a used jet boat (w/minimal draft) since our local lake is getting pretty low from drought, etc.
At first I was thinking of Speedster 155hp, then 215hp. But they seem more like toys. Comments?
Now I'm looking at a 2004 Utopia 185 w/Optimax motor.
My purpose is something for me to take out cruising and fishing at local lake when level is down, to use as a transport dinghy when I use my cruiser, for my young adult kids to zip around with when we go out with the cruiser as a family, and to take to Lake Tahoe. Would typically beach the boat. Any comments about whether I'm looking at the right boat?
Local lake is about 1000 ft elevation; Tahoe is 6200 ft. Any comments about how this boat will perform at high elevations? Do I need to make any adjustments? Would the EFI motor perform better?
Thank you for your advice.
dsmith
Member Since 01 Jul 2008Offline Last Active Jul 07 2008 12:54 PM