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KatyTX
12-13-2008, 04:48 PM
Finally got the 230 but it has been worth the wait

Better quality photos at http://www.timsaxman.com

Will post more photos later

Tim

kevfran99
12-13-2008, 05:46 PM
SWEET BOAT! Top of the line! Love everything about it! Congrats!

Latonkaboarder
12-13-2008, 05:49 PM
That is a great looking boat!!!! I love the black accents throughout (windshield frame, speakers, guages, carpet). I'm sure you will love it and have a ton of great memories from using it.

Before you do to much trailering get those ratchet strap brackets on the trailer turned on the same angle as the straps. I had to do the same to my Illusion trailer when I got it. Just one nut to loosen on the back side and adjust.

KatyTX
12-13-2008, 11:29 PM
Here are more photos

KatyTX
12-13-2008, 11:32 PM
And more

KatyTX
12-13-2008, 11:37 PM
and even more

KatyTX
12-13-2008, 11:50 PM
One last thing in case you want details, fully loaded (I think every option except the deluxe fire extingusiher). Also has the ZR6, Wetsounds 485 and 420. Trailer is an Illusion trailer - it's almost a pity during the season it will be sitting in storage while the boat is in its lift. I wasn't sure if I was going to go with gray or white on the seating. Glad I picked gray.

Finally, I love the carpet.

KatyTX
12-13-2008, 11:53 PM
That is a great looking boat!!!! I love the black accents throughout (windshield frame, speakers, guages, carpet). I'm sure you will love it and have a ton of great memories from using it.

Before you do to much trailering get those ratchet strap brackets on the trailer turned on the same angle as the straps. I had to do the same to my Illusion trailer when I got it. Just one nut to loosen on the back side and adjust.

Actually, the ratchets were tying down the platform supports and not the "eyes" like they are supposed too. But those may be off angle too. Thanks for the advice.

wake_fun
12-14-2008, 01:53 AM
VERY NICE!

KatyTX
12-14-2008, 11:17 AM
VERY NICE!

Thanks. It's been a long wait. Today I am going to put it in storage will it will sit for 4 months, which really sucks.

KatyTX
12-14-2008, 11:32 AM
That is a great looking boat!!!! I love the black accents throughout (windshield frame, speakers, guages, carpet). I'm sure you will love it and have a ton of great memories from using it.

Before you do to much trailering get those ratchet strap brackets on the trailer turned on the same angle as the straps. I had to do the same to my Illusion trailer when I got it. Just one nut to loosen on the back side and adjust.

I looked a little more closely at your avitar and have to tell your boat was a little bit of an inspiration. Certainly on the trailer (I think we have the same one) - and by the way do you have yellow pinstriping on yours? And I debated on doing an interior like yours, all white but with red piping. I really like your yellow piping on the all white. Nice touch.

Sinkoumn
12-14-2008, 12:35 PM
That's such a great Boat! Congrats! I'm working my tail off to upgrade to one (hopefully) by the end of next season. You should get it out on the water and get a bunch of wake pics (riding/surfing/everything)!

But congrats, that is such a great looking setup! PDT_003

Latonkaboarder
12-14-2008, 03:45 PM
Thanks for the compliments. I don't have any pinstriping on my trailer. I kept that trailer when I went from my 07 to my 08. My 07 boat was vapor blue/white/vapor blue. That's got to be a real bummer to have to put your boat in storage after just getting it. Were you at least able to get it wet first?

gride300
12-14-2008, 04:20 PM
wow! hands down the is the best looking boat i've ever seen. can we see some amp pics? please use wet sounds amps on those things. the dash and carpet are my favorite. wow again

KatyTX
12-14-2008, 05:32 PM
wow! hands down the is the best looking boat i've ever seen. can we see some amp pics? please use wet sounds amps on those things. the dash and carpet are my favorite. wow again

Sad to say they are stock amps. Ordered the boat with stereo and no speakers. Added only the 485's and 420. Gave the dealer many chances to sell me an amp, add an extra battery, etc. They said it was not necessary. So the good news is they weren't se;;ing just for the sake of selling.

By the way, my dealer was Houston Watersports Complex. Cliff (owner) and Derrick (Salesman and a visitor of this website) were both very helpful. Derrick's tastes are more like mine, even though I am twice his age. So he definitley helped influence and reinforced my decisions. Cliff, probably a few years younger than me, is more conservative. Neither would let me get a lightbar.

gride300
12-14-2008, 06:28 PM
you should check out ear mark marine. each of those speakers wants about 400watt rms. you have some time before spring so think it over, but it will be a great investment. or, i have a kicker sx900.4 that will powerful the 2 tower speakers perfecty bridged to 2 channels. 200$ i still say get wet sounds, but this will save $. the clarion amps are good for in boat speakers. you definitely need a sub specific amp to get great sound. pm me if you're interested in the amp. i have pics.

KatyTX
12-14-2008, 07:06 PM
Thanks for the compliments. I don't have any pinstriping on my trailer. I kept that trailer when I went from my 07 to my 08. My 07 boat was vapor blue/white/vapor blue. That's got to be a real bummer to have to put your boat in storage after just getting it. Were you at least able to get it wet first?

May get it in the water around New Year's day. But then it's out and in storage for a few months.

You ought to put matching yellow pinstriping if you do a lot of trailoring. I think it would go real well with you boat. Just a thought.

KatyTX
12-14-2008, 07:09 PM
you should check out ear mark marine. each of those speakers wants about 400watt rms. you have some time before spring so think it over, but it will be a great investment. or, i have a kicker sx900.4 that will powerful the 2 tower speakers perfecty bridged to 2 channels. 200$ i still say get wet sounds, but this will save $. the clarion amps are good for in boat speakers. you definitely need a sub specific amp to get great sound. pm me if you're interested in the amp. i have pics.

Thanks for the offer. I really have not had a chance to see what my current amps will do. But it won't surprise me if I do put in a little upgrade.

KatyTX
12-14-2008, 07:34 PM
One last thing in case you want details, fully loaded (I think every option except the deluxe fire extingusiher). Also has the ZR6, Wetsounds 485 and 420. Trailer is an Illusion trailer - it's almost a pity during the season it will be sitting in storage while the boat is in its lift. I wasn't sure if I was going to go with gray or white on the seating. Glad I picked gray.

Finally, I love the carpet.

Whoops. I have the ZR409, not ZR6

http://www.pcmengines.com/engines_zr.php

I started it up for just a few seconds. Love the sound of the exhaust.

aarond0083
12-15-2008, 03:29 PM
Sick boat. My next one will be the same colors except a white hull.

Onevw2go
01-05-2009, 11:57 PM
WOW!
That's all I can think right now. Really nice boat.

saceone
02-13-2009, 03:28 AM
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