Buying a 2021 Sylvan!!

[Rabbit929]

Well, I finally did it. Going to have a 21ft sylvan Cruise N Fish in about 2 weeks.
The prices of used are pretty damn high right now, so we ended up getting a 2021 with a 90hp Yamaha motor.
so what accessories do people recommend?? How do ya like the Yamaha motors?

 

[ahicks]

Congratulations!

Tough to beat a Yammi!

 

[Starcraft5834]

Dunno.. have a 2019 Merc 115 CT on my 20ft Starcraft Toon. Everything Yamaha makes is very good tho. enjoy! toss on a ski tow bar over the motor tho...

 

[Rabbit929]

Any recommendations for a tow bar and a propane grill? I’m looking for ideas on a grill that bolts to the fence.

 

[Starcraft5834]

check with manf of your boat for ski tow bar... i got one from Starcraft.. 2 inch stainless connects to frame under the deck and up and around the 115.. not that familiar with aftermarket stuff... very impressed with build of one I got.. of course it cost a grand... you get what u pay for

 

[ahicks]

That's the issue with an OEM tow bars right there "cost a grand". That and trying to find one that will fit for your 5 year old boat - even if you were willing to spend a grand!

The issue with the aftermarket/universal types is the fact they specifically tell you not to pull a tube. That there is a good chance you'll bend the tubing, and they will NOT warranty that type of issue.

 

[Starcraft5834]

yup... totally agree. most will tube with toon... ive seen the aftermarket stuff, doesnt look very solid to me... have no problem with grand I spent, can pull skiier or tuber

 

[Rabbit929]

Well Monday pickup day is coming up! What are your thoughts on fenders? Anything a little more permanent for dock protection? Do you run them at all?
would be nice to have some that go out and stay out, but I did buy a set of 6 EZ fenders just in case as I find it would be optimum to at least have those equipped and ready.
ideas for better horns? (As I hear factory horns suck)
How about factory audio? How much battery is needed for adding a few powered speakers and what not?

 

[Stinnett21]

Fenders: Buy the largest storage will allow. I hate it when boaters drag them along deployed full time. Horn: Relax your factory horn will be sufficient.

 

[Rabbit929]

Fenders: Buy the largest storage will allow. I hate it when boaters drag them along deployed full time. Horn: Relax your factory horn will be sufficient.

Alright I just bought a few from pontoon stuff, how about trailer parts? Those guides worth it?
weld some up myself?

 

[ahicks]

Alright I just bought a few from pontoon stuff, how about trailer parts? Those guides worth it?
weld some up myself?

I would suggest you don't try to fix problems you don't have yet. Try it the way it comes to see what you need - if anything.

Fenders work best on the dock - the exception being when you are rafting up with other boats/toons.

 

[Rabbit929]

I would suggest you don't try to fix problems you don't have yet. Try it the way it comes to see what you need - if anything.

Fenders work best on the dock - the exception being when you are rafting up with other boats/toons.

Yeah I apologize, having a hard time sitting still waiting for Monday.

 

[ahicks]

Been there, I get it!

 

[Toyelectroman]

Not sure if it came already installed but a nice depth/GPS finder is a good option. I installed a garmin but all them are pretty good. Also as for a grill I have been using a Colman fold and go that I keep in a gym bag when not using. As people have said, don't buy some dinky boat finders, but the biggest you that you can store in the boat