Any 230 SLX-W owners out there?

[Lazy Daze]

Loydt, I don't have any first hand experience with the boat. However, with anything that is largely dependent on electronics, a good place to start would be to make sure the batteries are healthy - very healthy. All kinds of things can start acting funky when they get just a little low - THAT, I have seen many times. Fully charge and then load test. Second, check every connection to make sure it is clean and tight. But don't just look at them - remove and inspect.

 

[loydt]

To have the Sea Ray dealer do it would have meant my boat would’ve been at the marina for a couple weeks. And it’s not a Sea Ray issue as the surf system is sub-contracted to Lenco. So, instead, I figured out how to remove the control box (4 screws and one simple wiring harness, took me 10 minutes to figure it out and 5 minutes to remove). I sent the box directly to Lenco myself and re installed when it was returned. By doing this, I still had the use of my boat in the meantime. Lenco did not charge me for the new control box.

I sent you a message. Would love more info on the control box issue, also the exact location of it in the engine compartment.

 

[loydt]

For any of us out there, I started a FB group page for this boat also. There does not seem to be many of us since they only made this boat for 2 years. We love the boat.....when it operates like it should. It is frustrating to own a boat like this with full warranty and dealers not wanting to touch it as it relates.

 

[Robert Colon]

I was fortunate enough to stumble upon a "used" one last spring. The first owner never even registered the boat. I also bought it because we boat in Little Traverse Bay mostly and I find the boat is really good in open water and I'm guessing much better than a Mastercraft / Malibu or similar. I have had some concerns with the control box (which controls the surf tab system). This is not a Sea Ray issue, Lenco is the company I have dealt with and their customer service has been good so far. This has been the only issue. Otherwise it's a great boat. I bought it for about 55% off list price, it came with a trailer and most all options including the bow and stern thrusters. It had 32 hours on it when I bought it. So, it was a steal. People at the dock or launch are left with their jaw hanging after watching the boat spin around using the bow/stern thrusters. It's a lot of fun!!
My previous boat: 2001 SRay 240 Sundeck. It was a great boat, but my boys got into surfing, so I determined it was time to make a trade (can't surf behind an I/O). Overall, I would do this deal over again in a minute.

I'm in the exploring purchasing a slx-w. You wouldnt be in the market to sel would you? Robert

 

[Robert Colon]

I'm in the exploring purchasing a slx-w. You wouldnt be in the market to sell would you? Robert

 

[SJohnson]

I'm in the exploring purchasing a slx-w. You wouldnt be in the market to sell would you? Robert

I know this is an older thread, but I've found a 2017 slxw 230 for sale and am in the process of purchasing. I would love to hear some owners experiences with the boat! I have found plenty of manufacturer videos and marketing stuff but would like to hear actual owner opinions. Any luck finding anything?