Harshhobgoblin
Jet Boat Lover
- Messages
- 43
- Reaction score
- 57
- Points
- 77
- Location
- Central, CT
- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2013
- Boat Model
- SX
- Boat Length
- 19
I've had my sx190 for a few weeks now and overall I'm pretty happy, but there are a few features that really bug me.
Tow hook. The tow hook on the transom just sinks. I've towed a tube and wakeboard and on a few occasions the rope would slip off the hook when there's no tension on the rope (i.e idling). My last boat had a cleat-like style anchor that allowed you to pass the rope through a ring before latching which worked much better. The solution for the time being seems to be double looping the hook. I've read that some of you use your side cleats instead.
Removable seat tops. The under seat storage is great, but the removable seat covers are really annoying to deal with on a 19' boat. There's just not enough room with people on board to remove the seat top, especially because theyre so snug and need to be angled to be removed with the captain's chairs so close. I feel like hinged tops would make much more sense. Fully removing the seat top to get to the cooler makes grabbing a beer such a process!
Anchor. I've found the anchor storage to be a pain for the same reason. Although it's a nice self draining compartment, I would prefer a deeper locker in front of the bow seat with a hinged door. I had one on my 19' Four Winns and it made anchoring much easier.
Dashboard gauges. Why don't we have engine temp or oil pressure readings? I feel like these are basic necessity for measuring your engine's health. I want to know I'm fully warmed up before I hit wot!
Sorry for the rant, just wanted to see if anyone else has similar experiences. I guess I'm asking a lot from the 19' category, but I feel like Yamaha usually catches these things!
Tow hook. The tow hook on the transom just sinks. I've towed a tube and wakeboard and on a few occasions the rope would slip off the hook when there's no tension on the rope (i.e idling). My last boat had a cleat-like style anchor that allowed you to pass the rope through a ring before latching which worked much better. The solution for the time being seems to be double looping the hook. I've read that some of you use your side cleats instead.
Removable seat tops. The under seat storage is great, but the removable seat covers are really annoying to deal with on a 19' boat. There's just not enough room with people on board to remove the seat top, especially because theyre so snug and need to be angled to be removed with the captain's chairs so close. I feel like hinged tops would make much more sense. Fully removing the seat top to get to the cooler makes grabbing a beer such a process!
Anchor. I've found the anchor storage to be a pain for the same reason. Although it's a nice self draining compartment, I would prefer a deeper locker in front of the bow seat with a hinged door. I had one on my 19' Four Winns and it made anchoring much easier.
Dashboard gauges. Why don't we have engine temp or oil pressure readings? I feel like these are basic necessity for measuring your engine's health. I want to know I'm fully warmed up before I hit wot!
Sorry for the rant, just wanted to see if anyone else has similar experiences. I guess I'm asking a lot from the 19' category, but I feel like Yamaha usually catches these things!
