2012 mojo vs. current model

[pauley71]

I'm considering a 2012 Mojo b/c I can get a newer boat for less money than some of the other brands out there. The mojo seems like a lot of boat for the money. I have been in the newer Mojo and clearly there are improvements but the overall (in pictures) it doesn't seem vastly different. I know there was a hull change, but what was wrong with the older hull? How does it surf? Can the 2013+ surf tabs be added since the hull is the same? Does the 2012 have tracking fins?

For those of you with the original 2012 Mojo's, I would really like to get your input on the boat. What's to like/dislike?

My only initial dislike is the distance from the back sunpad to the swim platform. I have smaller kids and that seems pretty large for them to climb over. Folks talk about the dash changes and while I agree it looks better - I wouldn't say it was a game changer.

I'm sure folks are going to say go 2015+ but its not in the budget (according to my wife )

Thanks - Chad

[mcdye]

12->14 is the same hull, for '15 the hull was updated with characteristics from the SA hull.
Can get great a surf wake with proper ballast
Yes, the Manual flow can be added to '12
Yes, has tracking fins
12/13 has the same step issue from the platform, on 14 they moved the bilge vent for a step and added a step to the rear grab handle

[patrick232]

I'm sure folks are going to say go 2015+ but its not in the budget (according to my wife )

Thanks - Chad

I would got with the wife plan, up can upgrade later.

I mean the boat not the wife, that would blow the budget.

[sivs1]

If this is your first v-drive boat, go with the 2012. If we bought a brand new boat the wife would not drive it because she would be afraid to scratch it or hit something or whatever, at least with a used boat there may already be some scratches on it.

[BamaMojo]

I'm considering a 2012 Mojo b/c I can get a newer boat for less money than some of the other brands out there. The mojo seems like a lot of boat for the money. I have been in the newer Mojo and clearly there are improvements but the overall (in pictures) it doesn't seem vastly different. I know there was a hull change, but what was wrong with the older hull? How does it surf? Can the 2013+ surf tabs be added since the hull is the same? Does the 2012 have tracking fins?

For those of you with the original 2012 Mojo's, I would really like to get your input on the boat. What's to like/dislike?

My only initial dislike is the distance from the back sunpad to the swim platform. I have smaller kids and that seems pretty large for them to climb over. Folks talk about the dash changes and while I agree it looks better - I wouldn't say it was a game changer.

I'm sure folks are going to say go 2015+ but its not in the budget (according to my wife )

Thanks - Chad

My 4 year old had no issues with the 12 Mojo swim platform. I love my 12 Mojo, great value. I would buy it again! Good luck and let us know which way you go.

This be my wake
http://youtu.be/Z02-mAUXYfk

[pauley71]

This would not be my first inboard. I've had numerous starting with a 2001 Malibu Sunsetter LXi (DD). I currently have a 2003 Mastercraft X30. I like the boat, but I'm sick of everything not working (mainly age b/c it only has 260hrs). I recently had to cut the water pump off b/c it has corroded on the crank pulley. I've ripped the entire ballast system out of the boat. The pumps were ceased and the hoses were smaller and it had a inefficient manifold system.

I didn't pay a lot for the boat and it looks nice, but I want to spend more time wakeboarding/surfing and teaching the kids (2of3 are wakeboarding now) and less time turning wrenches. The boat is at our lake house and I only get to work on it and use it on the weekends. I guess if I could work on it during the week and just enjoy the weekend it would be different. I actually enjoy the projects somewhat ...

Pretty good deals to be had on the 2012 Mojos which helps with depreciation. Thanks all for your input. I'll keep you posted.

[trayson]

...can upgrade later.

I mean the boat not the wife, that would blow the budget.

Yeah, it cost me $10k in attorney fees and a $50k cash settlement to upgrade the wife! But man, is the upgrade ever worth it!!!

[jmvotto]

Yeah, it cost me $10k in attorney fees and a $50k cash settlement to upgrade the wife! But man, is the upgrade ever worth it!!!

Amen brother , been there done that

[pauley71]

What were the engine options in 2012. I've seen one that has a green top that looks like my MCX and another one with the filter/flame arrestor on top of the motor.

[wolfeman131]

The green one is the 345 hp motor and the one you want.