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Very helpful insight. Thank you.
I’ve watched some demo videos of the Bimini and that was my first thought was how many steps it took to deploy the thing and store it. I’m leaning towards the sunshade as well.

Thanks again. You guys are great.


We opted for the sunshade because on our R5 our ...

Sorry for the duplicate question above.
Another ?
Garmin 8610 w or wo xsv? Anybody used the sonar on xsv and is it worth it? Will be on decent size lake

What would you recommend if I'm getting the prisma arch, should i get the sunshade or the bimini?
Thanks again


Here would be my list of options:

VP380
Mooring Cover (Very quick to put on by yourself, maybe 5 minutes tops)
Glass Cockpit, Dual Garmin 8610 (I've seen a new R series with the small ...

Can somebody weigh in on the foldable bimini top on the arch versus the rotating sunshade. About 2+K difference between the two options.

I was wrong and you're right. The weight difference between those two engines is minimal to none.



I wish mine had come with a rudder indicator.


I have that on mine, but with the swimdeck its as not important or useful as it was/would be with a "pre" swimdeck boat.




As for a VP430 being ...

Appreciate the replies. Here's where I'm at.
As far as the motor, salesman has told me for my purposes the 380hp Volvo will be sufficient. This will be primarily for tow sports and surfing and cruising around the lake (I guess that covers all the things you'd do w such a boat). I have 230hp Sea ...

Hello all. In the market for a new boat and have a build slot reserved for new R8 Surf. Looking for any advice on must haves for options. I'm planning on the 380hp. Thanks.