[shilo]

Hey dudders, do you have trouble getting your boat in & out? If so why. What type of trailer do you have?

[xr6st]

look forward to seeing pictures of your sx20

[dudders]

Originally Posted by shilo

Hey dudders, do you have trouble getting your boat in & out? If so why. What type of trailer do you have?

I dont have any problems now getting the boat in and out, I have problems with just about everything else though
My rear wheel drive car has heaps of power but even so when the tide is out I have to get down to the slippery parts of the slips and that makes it interesting.
XR6ST has the same car (newer though) as mine and same boat, he might be able to chime in here if you are experiencing problems.

[xr6st]

hey tony i did forget to say i got traction control on mine which it make it a bit easier when pulling out, but if it too slipperly the smoking start until it out of the slime or sand

[dudders]

Yeah that would be an advantage when slippery for sure.
My trailer is single axled and the tyres show that there is weight on it although they are at correct pressure rating.

[xr6st]

my trailer is a brooker and it doesnt show the weight also has the rollers which also make it easier when putting it back on

[Mayal]

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Originally Posted by shilo

I am looking for a new bowrider for family cruising up to 7 adults.
compairing sx18 with 190HP with crownline / stingray / etc.
Prefer the look of Mariah but have had some negative feedback from some dealers.
Look forward to any comments to help my decision.

Hi Shilo, just read your thread and i to got some negitive feed back but found a semi honest oposition salesman. He admited that the SX18 was a quality boat and for the price we got ours he could not match it ($29990). I spent many hours reserching before I commited and could not even match the price and quality second hand. I have not recieved mine yet, It arrived in Sydney today . With the warranty and the fact that it is rare in Aus and will really stand out I would go for it. I know Dudders is happy with his. I will be happy to let know how ours goes in about two weeks. This is our familys first boat and it was with the advice from people on forums like this that we made our decision as well as looking at at all other types of bowriders and nothing in that price range even compares

[dudders]

Congratulations on your purchase Mayal,
The family will have tonnes of fun this xmas. It will be easy for the family to figure out what you want for a xmas present as well.
Post some pics when you can.
All the best.

[Vilanova]

Hi, I have an SX18 and although she can take 7 people she is more suited to a max of 6 people if on calm waters or 4/5 on the sea. Especially if you are taking a picnic or toys out.
The boat itself is great fun and lovely to drive.

[Vilanova]

Whoops! new to this, just noticed the date so ignore!