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I traded in my 242 for a new R5. I ordered it at the Spokane boat show in January. Went to the factory in Kansas at the end of April and saw it in production. Awesome tour. I take delivery on Friday but will not get it in the water until it warms up a little. Very similar in layout to the 242 but a full 12" wider inside due to the new hull design and a little longer. I got a full array of options ($$$$). The engine is the new Volvo 380 with EVC which is supposed to have awesome low end torque. Very excited for sure.
I've got a 2014 R5 with big block & bravo3.
Awesome boat, more power than I'll ever need, rides like a dream. I've owned 2 other bowriders, the R5 is in a class of its own.