Suggestions for new Mojo options

[jordankmc]

I'm just finalizing my order for a 2021 Mojo and I've almost reached the top of my budget. Curious for people thoughts on the following options if they could only pick one:

- surf pipe
- bow speakers
- wiring for tower speakers(my current order does not have any tower speakers)
- heater

Thanks for your thoughts.

[2in2out]

I'm just finalizing my order for a 2021 Mojo and I've almost reached the top of my budget. Curious for people thoughts on the following options if they could only pick one:

- surf pipe
- bow speakers
- wiring for tower speakers(my current order does not have any tower speakers)
- heater

Thanks for your thoughts.

In order of my priority:

- Surfpipe. Get it now because aftermarket is prone to failure
- tower wiring. It’s a PITA.
- heater. If you are in cold water or want to extend the season, it’s a must.
- bow speakers are diy possible.

If you are topping out on budget consider some other cutbacks. Most trailer upgrades are unnecessary. Wakemakers is having a great sale on props. If you’ve chosen the upgraded prop, compare prices.

Without having your current build it’s hard to say where else you could squeeze. The heater is a big necessity for our boat, but my last boat didn’t have great sound. So I wouldn’t be willing to not have tower audio, and the issues with aftermarket surf pipes speak for themselves, and I think it’s one of the most considerate upgrades for your passengers, riders, and others on the lake.

[arsnlgunnr]

I went with all but the heater on my Mojo for the reason stated above. Better to get it all done during the build so any issues are covered with the warranty and so your time on the water isn’t lost to the time it will take to do it yourself.


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[larry_arizona]

Another vote on factory surf pipe.

Agree, Heater is region dependent

Speakers amps and wiring may depend on your audio capabilities.


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[sandm]

for us,
tower wiring would be a must. I'm a pretty good installer and it's a royal PITA to fish the towers. easier to have it done.
heater is location dependent.
bow speakers are pretty easy to put in IF you don't mind cutting into 'glas/plastic. if not, pay for it. they're pretty easy to wire.
surfpipe would be a not for us, but that's been discussed ad-nauseum on here so my advice, do your own research on that one.

[Dank]

We have a build spot reserved for one too.. and hope to decide in the next few months. My .02 is surf pipe is must - now or never. Tower wiring a must.. it will save you a ton of time and headache. That's what I did on my last boat, (added the towers aftermarket with just the wiring). The only option I think that we don't really have on the list would be the Heater..

Considering it, but wondering if it's worth it? I've been on plenty of boats that have them, but never saw anyone actually use them. So, you grab the heater tube and stick it in your wetsuit/clothes or what? We've always been fine with just a wetsuit and a heavy sweater or towel here in Texas.. i dunno.. maybe I'm wrong or missing something? Considering it - just not sold on it.

from my perspective - on the trailer, would you go with larger 18 tires over the 15, or would you add the electronic brake option instead? Our truck has a electronic brake controller that we didn't get to use on our last boat and I think it would really help. I do kind of like the simplicity of the surge trailer though, less things to break is my thought. I don't like some of the clunky sounds it makes though.. Does anyone here have the electronic brake controller, do you like it or is it just unnecessary?


also, completely off topic - and it's just my "thought" - but from going from a bare bones build last time to a fully loaded one this time - I have this feeling that when it comes to resale, I feel like from a buyers prospective, a boat is a boat. I.e. - a Max is a max, a Makai is a Makai, etc. they ultimately search on the model, but don't really take into consideration the crap ton of options and the additional cost. Especially true of first time buyers who probably don't know the additional costs involved. They ultimately are just looking at the lowest price. Might be true, might not be, but it's just my observation.

I can't tell you how many stupid posts I've seen various places that say "why buy used when a new mojo is only $78k", etc. lol Fully loaded, you are well over 100k, easy.

Congrats on the new ride! Hope to have one this summer as well, looks like they nailed this one.

[2in2out]

When we move to Austin, the use of the heater will be to extend our season, dependent on if we get indoor storage. We would be starting around early April and boating to thanksgiving. Even then, the water temp is still warmer then our local lakes in august.

As far as the trailer, I would go EOH over surge. The same wiring already exists, and I like trailer braking down some of the grades we have to descend. Plus you can fine tune it to your driving and braking style.

I’ve seen a number of videos of fools at the ramp trying to pull out too big of a boat with 2wd vehicles, watching them slide down the algae covered slip and slide. I could imaging EOH brakes would be helpful to keep some maroons from submersing their cars.

[larry_arizona]

When we move to Austin, the use of the heater will be to extend our season, dependent on if we get indoor storage. We would be starting around early April and boating to thanksgiving. Even then, the water temp is still warmer then our local lakes in august.

As far as the trailer, I would go EOH over surge. The same wiring already exists, and I like trailer braking down some of the grades we have to descend. Plus you can fine tune it to your driving and braking style.

I’ve seen a number of videos of fools at the ramp trying to pull out too big of a boat with 2wd vehicles, watching them slide down the algae covered slip and slide. I could imaging EOH brakes would be helpful to keep some maroons from submersing their cars.

It’s not just 2wd trucks with big boats sliding into lakes.

Any 2wd truck on the ramp is at risk as there is no way to lock the front brakes once you exit the truck to release boat.


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[Guppydriver]

We have a build spot reserved for one too.. and hope to decide in the next few months. My .02 is surf pipe is must - now or never. Tower wiring a must.. it will save you a ton of time and headache. That's what I did on my last boat, (added the towers aftermarket with just the wiring). The only option I think that we don't really have on the list would be the Heater..

Considering it, but wondering if it's worth it? I've been on plenty of boats that have them, but never saw anyone actually use them. So, you grab the heater tube and stick it in your wetsuit/clothes or what? We've always been fine with just a wetsuit and a heavy sweater or towel here in Texas.. i dunno.. maybe I'm wrong or missing something? Considering it - just not sold on it.

from my perspective - on the trailer, would you go with larger 18 tires over the 15, or would you add the electronic brake option instead? Our truck has a electronic brake controller that we didn't get to use on our last boat and I think it would really help. I do kind of like the simplicity of the surge trailer though, less things to break is my thought. I don't like some of the clunky sounds it makes though.. Does anyone here have the electronic brake controller, do you like it or is it just unnecessary?


also, completely off topic - and it's just my "thought" - but from going from a bare bones build last time to a fully loaded one this time - I have this feeling that when it comes to resale, I feel like from a buyers prospective, a boat is a boat. I.e. - a Max is a max, a Makai is a Makai, etc. they ultimately search on the model, but don't really take into consideration the crap ton of options and the additional cost. Especially true of first time buyers who probably don't know the additional costs involved. They ultimately are just looking at the lowest price. Might be true, might not be, but it's just my observation.

I can't tell you how many stupid posts I've seen various places that say "why buy used when a new mojo is only $78k", etc. lol Fully loaded, you are well over 100k, easy.

Congrats on the new ride! Hope to have one this summer as well, looks like they nailed this one.

Just a random thought about the electric over hydraulic brakes. When I solicit option opinions on a forum, I look for opinions that people seem most passionate about. Ya, there's always the Dos Equis guy who's like "get every option like I did". Most of the time within the same thread though, you find varying opinions on the same option. This thread is a good example. Some have put surf pipe as their number one option. Sandm says he wouldn't even get at all. Same with heater...etc

However...

People who have had EOH trailer brakes are absolutely FANATICAL about having them. Pretty much every single one of them. I don't mean "If you come in under budget, I'd maybe think of EOH brakes". I mean "That is the first option I am checking and I'll omit everything else before this".

I just upgraded my wheel size on my build, and am now thinking of going back to 15 inch wheels in order to put my money into EOH brakes. I mean one is for looks, the other is for safety. Sorry to deviate from topic, I was just thinking out loud.

[sandm]

It’s not just 2wd trucks with big boats sliding into lakes.

we have 4x4(always on at the ramp) and tires are factory goodyears with 41k on them. last fall we slid down the ramp a little while launching and I had to go change my shorts afterwards... I think my tires still have life but the ramp told us otherwise..
just a word to the wise. 4x4 is nice BUT having good rubber is also part of the equation on slick ramps.

factory junk tires so will be good to get some decent rubber on it this spring.