September 2022 Pics & Vids [Archive]

TXSurf4

09-02-2022, 09:07 PM

Let get this one going for the month. Happy Labor Day everyone!! Hope everyone has a safe and fun filled weekend. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220903/0aae5398456dcf432ed31fe12b67fdc1.jpg
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MJHSupra

09-02-2022, 11:01 PM

Looks peaceful

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HFarr

09-04-2022, 10:02 AM

Mxmark4

09-04-2022, 10:05 AM

Boys its a hard life livin on the lake havin to wake up to views like that. Thats why I stay away from the water and trailer my boat. Too hard to have to see stuff like that daily.

Dukabor

09-04-2022, 12:34 PM

Someday ill figure out how to post larger pics!

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Took the nephews out

haknslash

09-04-2022, 07:52 PM

Someday ill figure out how to post larger pics!

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Took the nephews out

The forum will downsize images. It started doing that a few years ago after an update and nobody has fixed it.

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HFarr

09-04-2022, 08:02 PM

Tapatalk is nice I must admit. Easy to use on the phone!

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RUGER761

09-05-2022, 12:13 AM

Had a fun filled weekend that was unusually quite for this time of year. Friday we surfed like crazy. Loving these new fins. Board is night and day difference. Shout out to hack n slash, Kenny, for helping me pick the right set!!

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Lake finally picked up Sunday with a lot of boats. Had to save 1 jetski girl that was thrown off kinda hard and knocked the breath outa her. Few min on the swim deck along with water she mustered up enough strength to get back on the nest ski again to be take yo their dock. Other than talkative today was tubing with the kids.

No for the bad, I earned my trailer badge of shame today. Really wanted to just luck when I heard the noise I later got to visually confirm. Yep it’s official got my mf trailer badge. So if anyone knows an OJ prop dealer that has one in stock shoot me their contact info as the sooner I can get one coming the better. Not going to let it ruin a season. Then later send me a good repair shops number so I can get the old one repaired.

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KnoxMojo

09-05-2022, 05:32 AM

That sucks about your prop!!! Call Eric at OJ direct in Loudon, TN for the best deal. Ship him your prop as well, might be able to fix it.

Holdmybeer

09-05-2022, 06:47 AM

Eric probably has 1 in stock that will work.
If yours is repairable, he will discount the repair also since you bought a prop.

HFarr

09-05-2022, 09:47 AM

Oh man! I hate that for you! At least you got some fun in first.

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MJHSupra

09-05-2022, 09:52 AM

RUGER761

09-05-2022, 10:17 AM

Thanks guys, I’ll give him a shout tomorrow. Hoping he has one in stock keep us going out the last of our season. This one shouldn’t be too hard to fix, at this point having a spare probably isn’t a bad idea.

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RUGER761

09-05-2022, 10:19 AM

What size fins did you get?

Bummer on the prop, but it happens. I will bet Eric can fix it and will have a backup.

These are medium flare fins. Guess I should mention they went on a Nubstep. Had the original fins on it before.

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MJHSupra

09-05-2022, 10:27 AM

These are medium flare fins. Guess I should mention they went on a Nubstep. Had the original fins on it before.

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I have the same Chaos size on one of my surf boards.

I wish I could try the S, then M, then L all in one surf session. Just to 'feel' the differences from the back of the wave when pumping forward, turning in the flats, and edging at the top of the wave.

RUGER761

09-05-2022, 10:43 AM

I have the same Chaos size on one of my surf boards.

I wish I could try the S, then M, then L all in one surf session. Just to 'feel' the differences from the back of the wave when pumping forward, turning in the flats, and edging at the top of the wave.

Some demo days would be awesome! So many different boards and fins to try out but can’t afford to buy them all.

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zabooda

09-05-2022, 11:33 AM

Hoped everyone had a good Labor Day weekend. It was supposed to rain most of the time but never did during the day. Private lake but no boat this time.

Bigs28

09-05-2022, 01:06 PM

Boats been in the shop for 3 weeks now. :(

RUGER761

09-06-2022, 09:56 AM

Sweet OJ had a prop in stock, then I'll ship the old one back for repair. Still get a few more weekends in before the weather changes too much.

scotthons

09-06-2022, 10:15 AM

Got my youngest (6) up on the wakeboard. Now we have all 3 up. She actually looks much better than her older brother which is not going over so well with him.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220906/0734e505262a9e0f61278c4aacf0ea1d.jpg

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rdlangston13

09-06-2022, 10:32 AM

Well for Labor Day this year we did something we’ve been talking about for years. We drove 400 miles to Mnt Ida Arkansas, rented a house boat and spent the weekend on Lake Ouachita with some friends. Weather forecast had us worried all week but with the exception of an evening thunderstorm Friday night, the weekend was near perfect.

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rdlangston13

09-06-2022, 10:33 AM

And some more….https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220906/e7a51240c47556ed198589e595fb685a.jpg
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rdlangston13

09-06-2022, 10:35 AM

And more stillhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220906/0dff2ff1cbd96e5d3279babb55467a93.jpg
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rdlangston13

09-06-2022, 10:36 AM

A few morehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220906/6fbbf4f04350e17f13f0dadc3a79a035.jpg
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rdlangston13

09-06-2022, 10:37 AM

This 4 pictures at a time sucks…https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220906/9e4dcb4b7d28e627266becd1b1598447.jpg
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rdlangston13

09-06-2022, 10:37 AM

First of the final 3 https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220906/cb11e1a41f8202d6ffdf2e46e62d9dcf.jpg
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rdlangston13

09-06-2022, 10:38 AM

2nd of the final 3 https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220906/e0f7428bb0d62ebfc25cac472a6d7c13.jpg
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rdlangston13

09-06-2022, 10:39 AM

Last one for today! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220906/5e34e2641416419d5c6819263653e00d.jpg
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TXSurf4

09-06-2022, 11:03 AM

Looks like an awesome trip!!

mgswake

09-06-2022, 11:20 AM

Looks like a blast!!! The first surf pic in the second post, I thought the girl holding the rope was holding a beer bong with how the rope was curled in her hand.

HFarr

09-06-2022, 06:27 PM

Rd, that looks like you guys had a blast! Awesome pictures!

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MJHSupra

09-06-2022, 08:45 PM

Well for Labor Day this year we did something we’ve been talking about for years. We drove 400 miles to Mnt Ida Arkansas, rented a house boat and spent the weekend on Lake Ouachita with some friends. Weather forecast had us worried all week but with the exception of an evening thunderstorm Friday night, the weekend was near perfect.

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So did you get to drive this rig?

I've never driven one, but looks cool. Docking would be fun with dual motors or some thrusters.

rdlangston13

09-07-2022, 07:42 AM

So did you get to drive this rig?

I've never driven one, but looks cool. Docking would be fun with dual motors or some thrusters.

Yeah I got to drive. I was a little blown away at how after a 15 min talk on how to turn it on along with some other very basic info they basically tossed me the keys. They have captains that pull you in and out of the marina but once we got out of the no wake zone it was me. Beaching and tying off was a breeze. Hardest part was going in a straight line. Our boat was single engine so I’m not sure if dual engine would be easier or not.

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rdlangston13

09-07-2022, 07:43 AM

Rd, that looks like you guys had a blast! Awesome pictures!

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It was definitely fun. I have a ton of video to go through so I’ll see if I can get some more screen grabs. Can’t wait until we get to do it again.

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HFarr

09-07-2022, 08:37 AM

Looks like a beautiful lake. I would love to go there, but that's a 750 plus mile trip for me to pull. Might take a lot of planning!

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mgswake

09-07-2022, 08:58 AM

@HFarr, I just went 1000 miles South Carolina to Canada. We stopped on the way there in New York to visit friends. But we did the whole thing one shot on the way home in 20 hours, only stops for gas, food, bathroom. Like you said, do some planning and the 750 miles won’t be that bad.

I was pulling an SL with my 2011 Tundra, averaged about 9 miles to the gallon. But it was fun and worth it!

Zog

09-07-2022, 10:00 AM

So did you get to drive this rig?

I've never driven one, but looks cool. Docking would be fun with dual motors or some thrusters.

My take is that they are relaxing to drive when you are just going down the lake but they can bring moments of sheer terror. The two engines make them very maneuverable if you know how to work them. Everything is slow though. The max speed is around 8 mph and that is pushing it. Docking can be fine but a bit stressful. Add wind to the mix and then comes the terror since the sides and Bimini act like a huge sail. Trying to dock to get gas, pump the tanks pull into the slip with any wind over 5-10 mph and you will start sweating bullets. Thrusters make life slightly more manageable but not every houseboat has them and there are degrees of effectiveness. They will generally only work in short bursts to shift each end of the boat a couple feet and mine only allows you to use the front or back thruster one at a time. Still the best way to boat!

rdlangston13

09-07-2022, 10:57 AM

Looks like a beautiful lake. I would love to go there, but that's a 750 plus mile trip for me to pull. Might take a lot of planning!

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750 one way? It was 800 miles round trip for us. Eventually I want to make the 1200 mile drive to Powell for a week.

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MJHSupra

09-07-2022, 10:58 AM

My take is that they are relaxing to drive when you are just going down the lake but they can bring moments of sheer terror. The two engines make them very maneuverable if you know how to work them. Everything is slow though. The max speed is around 8 mph and that is pushing it. Docking can be fine but a bit stressful. Add wind to the mix and then comes the terror since the sides and Bimini act like a huge sail. Trying to dock to get gas, pump the tanks pull into the slip with any wind over 5-10 mph and you will start sweating bullets. Thrusters make life slightly more manageable but not every houseboat has them and there are degrees of effectiveness. They will generally only work in short bursts to shift each end of the boat a couple feet and mine only allows you to use the front or back thruster one at a time. Still the best way to boat!

Yea, I would do without 10 mph wind when docking or turning in tight quarters.

rdlangston13

09-07-2022, 11:00 AM

While putting the boat away I did discover a close call. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220907/8d91adc2e10a74f6ab1de4761f089d25.jpg
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Looks like I need to pay discount tire a visit soon. Tires are 5 years old so it’s about that time I guess

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MJHSupra

09-07-2022, 11:11 AM

Dang - what a good catch. Now I will have to look around at mine next time out.

HFarr

09-07-2022, 02:47 PM

Hayden

09-08-2022, 01:20 AM

Tried out some dusk/late night surf with the new underwater lights. It is an amazing experience. Yes, that is duck tape and glow sticks.

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Bigs28

09-08-2022, 07:30 AM

That looks really fun, unfortunately it's not legal in my state :(

HFarr

09-08-2022, 09:59 AM

LOL! I love the comments about the little Martian Guy!

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MJHSupra

09-08-2022, 10:09 AM

We talked about how it would be fun to attach some lights to a foil and give the night riding a try. Granted TN wildlife would love to fine us on this one.

TXSurf4

09-08-2022, 11:03 AM

We had a great Labor Day weekend and as usual I didn't take any pictures LMAO. We did get a chance to go out on our neighbor's new to them 2021 Wakesetter 23 MXZ and that was fun as I always enjoy riding waves on different boats. When we went out with them we actually got my son out on his first surf (he just turned 2 in June) and he loved it. I took him out twice and then every time I surfed after that he would try to climb out with me saying "I surf with daddy". It definitely made me smile! Now I just need to get my daughter who is 4 to start surfing with me but every time I ask she says "not today" LOL. Anyways here is a video my wife took of my son and I surfing.
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Mxmark4

09-08-2022, 11:10 AM

We talked about how it would be fun to attach some lights to a foil and give the night riding a try. Granted TN wildlife would love to fine us on this one.

Count me in on that. UFO!

Hayden

09-08-2022, 11:25 AM

That looks really fun, unfortunately it's not legal in my state :(

We're allowed 1 hour after the sun has set up here. Iphone11+ has a pretty hard time in the low light conditions as well. It wasn't PITCH black but we were getting close to the 1 hour allotment :)

Bigs28

09-08-2022, 11:56 AM

Im not judging at all. Im jealous. Truly wish we could do the same.

HFarr

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TXSurf4

09-08-2022, 03:26 PM

That is awesome. She will get out there. Just tell her that her little brother can do it better than she can because he is a boy! Most girls her age won't let that fly! LOL!

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Lol so true!! My goal is to get her out there before I m winterize the boat so I still have some time.

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RUGER761

09-08-2022, 09:58 PM

Back in business! OJ had one in stock and man they didn’t waist anytime shipping it. Ordered it Tuesday and it was here today. Makes Amazon look slow. Now to ship my old one to them for repair.

The more I look at the trailer and how low the lake was makes me think the rear of the trailer just wasn’t deep enough or it came up a bit and I didn’t notice it. Just can’t think of any other way it could hit like that. It’s not like I was super crazy crooked, it was just slightly off centered. I’m mean you can’t get too far off with the guide poles there anyways.

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larry_arizona

09-09-2022, 06:11 AM

RUGER761

09-09-2022, 08:50 AM

Glad you are back up and running. Props to OJ’s customer service.

My theory on hitting the prop on trailer is you had it too deep and the bunks didn’t grab the hull.

The guide poles flex quite a bit and won’t stop the boat enough to prevent a prop hit.

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I know for sure wasn't too deep with the way the water is right now, we're pretty low for my lake, and I've had guys back me in way deeper. Just kind of odd. Water was almost dead calm too. 24+ years of boating, loading, unloading, in all conditions and never hit a prop till last weekend and it hit the trailer. Just very thankful there wasn't any other damage. Prop while not cheap is an easy fix.

So the OJ sent a new brass key with the prop, SC had a steel key in the original prop. I put the brass key in as I think its a nice bit of added protection for the shaft, what do you all think on that one?

larry_arizona

09-09-2022, 09:29 AM

I don’t think the key material really matters.

The shaft is stainless, prop is Nibral, therefore you will always have dissimilar metals.

The key will be brass or stainless.

The taper is what truly holds the prop to shaft.

The key is simply back up.

Honestly I would opt for brass in case of prop strike. I would rather sheer the prop and key way versus sending that load into the V drive.

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HFarr

09-09-2022, 09:40 AM

I agree on the brass keystock, but honestly that will probably not shear before the prop turns into a pretzel and passes by whatever you hit anyways. I guess it could always wrap up with a rope or cable or something though and shear it. By the way, I am glad you are back up too. Also am surprised about it hitting the trailer as well as you are. I had always told myself that the trailer design would always protect that from happening as long as I was pretty straight on when loading. I guess that's not exactly true.

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Mxmark4

09-09-2022, 10:11 AM

Eric is the man when it comes to props. Unfortunately I have been down to his shop way too many times this Summer getting props straightened after several back to back prop strikes with debris in the lake. I asked him if he had a punch card for me because at the rate I was going I was gonna need a new prop by the end of the Summer. Glad to see you.got it handled.

RUGER761

09-09-2022, 11:06 AM

Kinda my thinking use the brass key save the shaft or more importantly the V-drive. Hopefully it never happens but if it ever happened it would shear the key.

Will be interesting to see what kind of timeline they have on repairing the old prop. I figure being the end of summer they are bound to have a huge back log of damaged props they will be working through. At least I didnt kill it past the point of repair.

Yes plan on wrapping up the prop once fixed and keeping the puller in the boat just in case.

sandm

09-09-2022, 01:03 PM

Yes plan on wrapping up the prop once fixed and keeping the puller in the boat just in case.

both OJ and Acme have weekend saver kits with some nice canvas or hardside cases. might see if OJ will cut ya a deal on one of the cases since you are buying a prop AND doing a repair. they are super nice to keep everything together and easy to store on the boat..

KnoxMojo

09-09-2022, 02:15 PM

I know for sure wasn't too deep with the way the water is right now, we're pretty low for my lake, and I've had guys back me in way deeper. Just kind of odd. Water was almost dead calm too. 24+ years of boating, loading, unloading, in all conditions and never hit a prop till last weekend and it hit the trailer. Just very thankful there wasn't any other damage. Prop while not cheap is an easy fix.

So the OJ sent a new brass key with the prop, SC had a steel key in the original prop. I put the brass key in as I think its a nice bit of added protection for the shaft, what do you all think on that one?

Dollars to donuts I bet your trailer bunks were way too deep. The only way for prop strike is that or coming in way too hot and going sideways cutting across the trailer. Your trailer fenders should barely be under water, like an inch or 2, pull the boat on, let it settle, then either back in further or use the strap and some power to load the rest of the way. Glad Eric took care of you, he is the best!

Mxmark4

09-09-2022, 02:19 PM

I keep my freshly repaired OJ 950 in my truck at all times along with my prop puller wrenches and pliers and a new cotter pin to lock it all down. After the summer I have had Im not taking any chances. Weekend saver kit is nice but I am too cheap to pay for a fancy bag when the box it came in will hold it all. I quit power loading my boat for fear of hitting the trailer. Always seems to be super windy or some moron is coming in hot to the dock and makin wakes when I try to load. I just walk it up on there and winch it up.

Holdmybeer

09-09-2022, 03:30 PM

I bought an OJ kit when I bought my 945. Came with the puller, hardware and hard pelican type case. All in shipped was $725. I wasn't too angry but the website seemed off. However it call came in about 8 days and all quality. Everything was labeled from OJ.

RUGER761

09-09-2022, 05:27 PM

We'll was hoping to get the old prop shipped off today at lunch but couldn't leave work and by that I mean a truck was jackknifed blocking the road. We're trapped between a river and railroad tracks here at work. The driver apparently thought it would be a good idea to go around the railroad cross arms that were down pulling a 48ft trailer, not sure how he thought that was ever going to work in the first place. Then apparently he didn't see the train coming behind the trees. So he through it in reverse jackknifed the trailer and ran off in the ditch. He's extremely lucky the train was barely moving and wasn't going their normal speed. Took the tow truck a few hrs to get it all straightened back out and out of the ditch. So I'll get it shipped off Monday.

You all have a great weekend!

RUGER761

09-09-2022, 06:46 PM

Dollars to donuts I bet your trailer bunks were way too deep. The only way for prop strike is that or coming in way too hot and going sideways cutting across the trailer. Your trailer fenders should barely be under water, like an inch or 2, pull the boat on, let it settle, then either back in further or use the strap and some power to load the rest of the way. Glad Eric took care of you, he is the best!

Maybe it was too deep, that’s Larry’s theory as well. Def wasn’t coming in hot, never do but for sure wasn’t this time as I was scared of the low water so was only barely bumping the throttle. I can dang sure tell you I’ll be watching the depth like a hawk for now on or even taking the cautious approach and getting it close and winching the last few feet.

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Mxmark4

09-20-2022, 06:59 AM

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Got off work yesterday morning and decided to take boat and a couple buddies out for possibly the last time before my mondo gets sold. Water was still 80 but air temp was 62. Surfed and foiled some before calling itba day and heading home to get some sleep. https://i.ibb.co/j5bPhWk/20220919-084317.jpg (https://ibb.co/ky5sK92)
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MJHSupra

09-20-2022, 09:04 AM

Got off work yesterday morning and decided to take boat and a couple buddies out for possibly the last time before my mondo gets sold. Water was still 80 but air temp was 62. Surfed and foiled some before calling itba day and heading home to get some sleep.

Do you have someone lined-up to buy your boat or are you going to list it for sale in in the coming weeks?

Thinking about a Mojo next spring?

RUGER761

09-20-2022, 09:41 AM

Man OJ Props in on point. Shipped my damaged prop back last week and they have already fixed it and its on its way back. That's crazy fast service! Now for the bad news, we still haven't had any rain so the water level has dropped to a point where most ramps are not useable for a larger boat. So its looking more and more like my season might be coming to a close if we don't get some rain. Not going to risk any major damage or damage another prop.

Mxmark4

09-20-2022, 09:43 AM

Do you have someone lined-up to buy your boat or are you going to list it for sale in in the coming weeks?

Thinking about a Mojo next spring?

Would love to get into a Mojo, boat is under contract already, most likely gone this week. Getting wife on board with new boat price is the hardest part.

MJHSupra

09-20-2022, 07:52 PM

Would love to get into a Mojo, boat is under contract already, most likely gone this week. Getting wife on board with new boat price is the hardest part.

Well, good for you on getting a buyer.

Still can ride with us. I cannot go this Wed due to work, but will keep you in the loop.

Yea, new price shock to wives on the 22 and 23 increases. I was just talking to a Centurion owner that had a five year old boat the other day. He was really pissed at their increases over the last few years b/c his wife said No-Go on a new 23 footer for a 2023 model. I get it.

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Mxmark4

09-21-2022, 12:00 AM

Boat leaves in the AM. Sad day. I loved the little Moomba that could. Found a 2018 mojo in my same colors a couple hours away with a bunch of cool upgrades on it. Not exactly what I want but newer autowake boat. Also found a sweet 21 mojo in NH but its a 1000 mile roadtrip and I have to go during the week as I work weekends. Not trying to rush too much since I dont have a place to keep boat until I get this nightmare of a garage finished but hate to lose the last bit of my season when the wife and kids finally started surfing.

MJHSupra

09-21-2022, 08:26 AM

That NH boat looked nice.

Might be best to stay put for now. With the Fed signaling they are raising interest rates in the future, we will see what that does to all the markets - house, stock/bond, car, boat, etc.

From the looks of it online, many are posting boats for sale. Some (probably few) are selling and some have the crazy prices and will probably sit there. I assume that is where 'options' help one boat sell over another. But it's fall and people are talking about putting boats away for the winter up north.

cucv

09-21-2022, 09:28 AM

There is also a nice used 22 Mojo in NH as well that I've considered. However, I'd really like to continue to store my boats in a garage bay with an 8' tall door. So I believe i need a pro tower to even have a chance as I believe the Mojo is slightly over 8' with a pro tower. This definitely limits our options on the used market. With inflation and boat prices we are likely to hold onto our older boat and build another taller garage bay to open up our options in the future. The biggest take away from test driving a 2023 Mojo and a 2022 T250 was how well our older boat meets our "needs."

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sandm

09-21-2022, 11:10 AM

From the looks of it online, many are posting boats for sale.

man you are so right. there was around 2k on OI this spring. it's at 3500 now. that's a healthy jump and highest it's been since 3/2020.... and likely the first small sign the wakeboat market pricing will start to drop. I bet there's some better deals late this winter/early next spring.
there's about 40 2023 skiers boats for sale on there and some have actual pics meaning inventory in stock. that would not have been the case in the last 2 years. likely another small sign.

MJHSupra

09-21-2022, 12:11 PM

man you are so right. there was around 2k on OI this spring. it's at 3500 now.

Agree. Yesterday someone else was telling me that number of "3500 boats" for sale on IO.

Some of the other Fbook groups (wakeboard and surfing) are posting threads asking if anything is selling or asking how many calls people are getting after listing a boat.

j.mo

09-21-2022, 12:56 PM

Agree. Yesterday someone else was telling me that number of "3500 boats" for sale on IO.

Some of the other Fbook groups (wakeboard and surfing) are posting threads asking if anything is selling or asking how many calls people are getting after listing a boat.

I have a few friends with their newer boats for sale. 3-4 years old and newer.
Few Of them say no calls.
Few of them say very few calls, and no offers.

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sandm

09-21-2022, 01:21 PM

I have a few friends with their newer boats for sale. 3-4 years old and newer.

knowing what the market has done in the last 4 years, I would think anyone that bought a boat in '18 to early '20 are in excellent shape to sell a boat IF they are not trying to be greedy. those that bought in '21-'22 I suspect are going to be reminiscent of the housing market from those that bought in '07 and were stuck upside down for some time.

I know if I was running a production line at a boat builder, I would start to throttle back production over the winter to help limit supply to bolster demand. especially at mc/bu where they seem to churn them out like water. likely some great insight into the market when bu releases their annual financial statement for 2023 and 2024 guidance.

Mxmark4

09-21-2022, 01:26 PM

I have looked at several boats recently dealer has a 22 Max with 17 hours on it but even at the price they quoted me I still think its just too high. They gave me the guys deal sheet as a reference so that didnt help their case either. Just gonna wait it out and see what shakes out this fall. Will give me time to get my garage completed also so when I do find one I will have a place to keep it.

KnoxMojo

09-22-2022, 05:22 AM

Trying to get there last bit of summer in. Of course my little girl finally wants to ride her board. Lolhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220922/0e838e2d1b270d346a4614076021ad24.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220922/11a4c837bd58483f1d89eaf084c3d593.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220922/d51d0bc77fa166327d656850697a7232.jpg

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KnoxMojo

09-22-2022, 05:23 AM

Her little Zup boardhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220922/a48d0756f2b9a216b48b95d5ec4f1c2f.jpg

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HFarr

09-22-2022, 08:59 AM

Nice air!

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MJHSupra

09-22-2022, 09:23 AM

Her little Zup board

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Too cool. Miss Parker is ready and wants to ride like her daddy.

Looked to be great night to be on the lake.

KnoxMojo

09-22-2022, 02:35 PM

Nice air!

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I get lucky sometimes, lol

KnoxMojo

09-22-2022, 02:36 PM

Too cool. Miss Parker is ready and wants to ride like her daddy.

Looked to be great night to be on the lake.

She has tried a wakeboard a couple times, I don't push, if she asks, we will go. Last night was the first time all year just my little family, Carrie did great driving even though she hates doing it, lol