"Ron" wrote in message
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I'm looking for a sport/wake/runabout boat... I'm sold on the jet
direct drive technology. It seems that Yamaha and Sea Doo are the two
contenders.

So, anybody care to comment on the Yamaha 212x vs Sea Doo 230 Wake?

...or the Yamaha AR 230 vs Sea Doo 230 Challenger

... or any other Yamaha / Sea Doo matchup?

I'm concerned about a few things:

1) Reliability (of course)
2) Wakeboard performance
3) Value / Resale
4) Speed
5) Maneuverability
6) Performance in chop
7) Conveniences (e.g. stereo, swim platform, etc.)

I didn't see this topic debated since 2000 when searching the archives
and things have changed radically since then.

They both use lots of gas. Not a thing you want at $4 a gallon. A couple
of the Northwest Aluminum jetboat makers make some beautiful ski models.
Use better pumps, either American Turbine or Hamilton's and use 5.7L or
larger FI motors. Better low speed performance and better fuel economy.
Resale will also be better.