Results 1 to 10 of 11
Thread: Yamaha EX
-
01-20-2019, 04:31 PM #1
- Join Date
- Aug 2018
- Posts
- 21
- +1
- 1
Yamaha EX
I went to the Boat show on Saturday and talked to a Dealer. They are offering me a new 2018 Ex Deluxe for $8000 with a 5 year warranty if I buy it buy Monday. I wondering about 3 things.
1. How are these stable with 2 people?
2. How bad are they in 1-3' waves, typical Great Lakes chop.
3. Do they have any security or can anyone with a lanyard start your ski? Or can you get a remote like the Vx series?
-
01-20-2019, 06:07 PM #2
- Join Date
- Jul 2007
- Location
- near Toronto, Canadia
- Posts
- 47,515
- +1
- 2,859
Read the online Watercraft Journal review, for a start.
Also read the EXR review, which might further illuminate what the base EX is good for.
Do you have experience riding the Great Lakes on a PWC?Last edited by K447; 01-20-2019 at 08:32 PM.
-
01-20-2019, 08:14 PM #3
- Join Date
- Aug 2018
- Posts
- 21
- +1
- 1
Yes about 5 years on a Sea Doo 1996 GSX. I've watched several reviews but they all look like ideal conditions not what I normally saw in Sandusky Bay and Lake Erie
-
01-20-2019, 08:17 PM #4
- Join Date
- Aug 2018
- Posts
- 21
- +1
- 1
On the GSX I could adjust the vts for the conditions.
-
01-20-2019, 08:40 PM #5
- Join Date
- Jul 2007
- Location
- near Toronto, Canadia
- Posts
- 47,515
- +1
- 2,859
I have not ridden the EX or EXR (not yet, anyways). I do know a few racers who ride the Spark (stock class), and they said the stock class EX ‘ran away from them’ in rough/choppy water. Better overall grip on the water, and the EX hull seemed to manage the waves well.
When I have ridden a tuned Spark is it was fun, but for me in rough water it felt like riding a bobbing cork at speed. Bouncing right out of the water.
I suppose it depends what kind of riding you want to do. Jumping waves and generally not travelling distance, maybe the EX/EXR would be an interesting choice.
We typically ride distance (rode over 2000 miles in 201and often on non-smooth waters, so the Yamaha VXR hull or the new FX hull would be preferred.
-
01-20-2019, 10:17 PM #6
- Join Date
- Aug 2018
- Posts
- 21
- +1
- 1
Thanks for the help.
-
01-21-2019, 03:43 PM #7
Its a little late now, but im 250lbs and can ride with both of my kids 160lbs and 90lbs but its a little sketchy. just one kid is perfectly fine.
I hate it in the waves, but im also comparing to a 2000 GPR and a 2018 GP1800
no security, although the one time i locked up my GP, it wouldnt unlock and i was 10 miles from my truck and the other keypad, so i dont like it or trust it at all.
-
01-21-2019, 06:39 PM #8
EX
With two experienced people the EX is pretty stable. Like reaper said, the weight makes a difference.
Not a great ride in big chop or waves because it is a smaller and lighter craft than most. I dont know why people compare it to a bigger boat, or even a spark. Each one has its pros and cons.
There is no security remote on the EX unless they put one on the 19’s
EX is not a long range cruiser at speeds over 30-35. At 45 you are 3/4 throttle and sucking gas.
8k for a deluxe is an ok deal. Not a great deal IMO.
-
01-21-2019, 07:51 PM #9
- Join Date
- Aug 2018
- Posts
- 21
- +1
- 1
Thanks for all your help. I'm leaning toward a stx15f instead, unless I find a good deal on something used.
-
01-21-2019, 08:50 PM #10
That is the best ski in the category!!! Super reliable, good speed 62/63, good low end nice looking and sounds good too! My brother in law has 2 2017s that he paid 20k for including the trailer brand new. The stx15f is head and shoulders above the base vx and any ex. If I wanted a second ski for my wife this is what I would buy.
Thread Information
Users Browsing this Thread
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Similar Threads
-
New Projects! 2008 Yamaha FX SHO & 2006 Yamaha FX Cruiser
By roosty in forum Yamaha Projects & Build ThreadsReplies: 3Last Post: 07-19-2013, 11:04 PM -
Yamaha SUV / pretty much any yamaha 1200 non-power valve questions and tripple Mikuni
By macGruber in forum Yamaha PWC Performance (2-stroke)Replies: 6Last Post: 03-28-2012, 03:25 AM -
Trailer sold to me by Yamaha dealer badly scratched the hull/keel on 2011 Yamaha FZR
By DannyNYC in forum Yamaha PWC Performance (4-stroke)Replies: 14Last Post: 08-13-2011, 09:04 PM -
Yamaha 2010 fx cruiser sho, break down first 5 minutes, yamaha refuses to replace.
By mylemon in forum Yamaha Open DiscussionReplies: 2Last Post: 07-01-2010, 11:31 AM -
FS For sale yamaha 62t 701 cdi and yamaha coil with long wires
By extreemthrottle in forum Yamaha ClassifiedsReplies: 0Last Post: 05-06-2010, 08:57 PM
Any help on this ? It is better to put the plate exchanger the after the...
Turbo Project with low boost 18-19...