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    Steering cables frozen.....again!

    If you boat in salt water and even if you wash and flush thoroughly, I believe the steering cables can get salt inside the sheaths. Someone posted about this type of issue recently... ...ok found it I think: https://jetboaters.net/threads/steering-cables.24865/
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    Fellow novice boaters; we are the downfall of scarab!

    I don't get it...can you please explain in graphic detail for me and my wife? ?
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    Break in information for 2020 195 ID

    10 hours to full break-in is correct...however: BRP states you can use it normally right away as the ECM will limit throttle and gradually increase it until break-in is complete - about 3 hours total to get to WOT. However just like a car, they say throttle should be varied and continuous WOT...
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    high RPMs? does this thing just rev high?

    Yes. Jet engines are compact and designed to rev high, like motorcycle engines (not related though). BRP engines are the same and rev high to spin the impeller very fast to develop thrust, similar to how an airplane jet engine spins high to create thrust. As stated, this is normal. Just remember...
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    Dual Battery Charging Question

    @jryan Once they're clean put the cables back on and then put a thin coat of petroleum jelly (Vasolene) over the exposed metal parts. They won't rust when coated - learned this from my dad who worked on vehicles in the military. Simple trick and very cheap. You can use white lithium grease too...
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    Newbie wonders... single engine vs twin?

    Yup depends on your needs. We're going from a 20.5 ft cuddy I/O to a 19.5 ft bowrider with a jet engine - usable space is almost double. We originally thought we'd have to go with a 21 ft, but once we saw how much room a 19 has, we stopped looking at larger boats. As for fuel consumption, a...
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    Boat cleaners

    I don't use detergents on screens on boats, cars, computers, I've only used distilled water on any screen as it's pure with no oils or residue in it. Key to getting a spotless screen is to use a microfiber cloth that has been washed normally but do NOT put fabric softener in the wash and don't...
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    Where do you get your naked feet stickers?

    Contact JBP directly to see what he can do from his end - JetBoatPilot There's always a way.
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    2017 Scarab 255 Stereo Power

    Just clarify a bit further, Yamaha marine motors use a direct crank driven magneto/stator coil system to feed a water cooled rectifier circuit. Although it's a different design, the end result is identical to an alternator (motor spins coils to generate AC voltage which is then rectified to DC...
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    2020 195S Build Thread WARNING PIC HEAVY

    Keep an eye on the mount point - the torque stress from the weight of the leg and table increases dramatically at length similar to lever force. While it may be sturdy at rest, once you get moving over waves it's very easy for a sympathetic vibration to get it going and suddenly rip the screws...
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    New 2019 212x Owner!

    Why you yelling? :p
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    New 2019 212x Owner!

    We use a handheld VHF for emergency and shore contacts like swing bridges and marinas. It's all we need as we mainly boat inland. First tip - remember that your jetpump is like a vacuum cleaner on the bottom of the boat so you don't want to run it in anything less than 30-36" of water. Second...
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    GPS/Depth Finder - 2016 Yamaha SX190

    Just be aware that although the draft is technically about 16-18" on your boat, the jetpump intake on the bottom of the hull is like a vacuum cleaner and can easily suck up loose debris settled on the floor like twigs, weeds, small rocks, and sand. Most jetboat users would consider the actual...
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    Great Lakes

    I believe that complaints and potential lawsuits related to flooding have finally reached the government and the intention is to open the water control gates at the dam up near Cornwall/Messena to keep from flooding along Lake Ontario and the Saint Lawrence. Hopefully there's less issues this year.
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    Solas Impeller on 2019 AR195?

    I thought the newer models with Connext screens used actual GPS for speed rather than a sensor?
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    Hi from Port Saint Lucie, Florida

    I believe there should be a fitting on the tower for the clips to latch on. Seems someone forgot to install the hardware. Your dealer should be able to get those parts for you.
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    2019 212 Limited S Oil & Air Filters

    Sure it's reving higher, but it's not enduring greater hardship or stress on the engine than running WOT. Oil schedules are based on worst case conditions, so running higher revs during wakeboarding or running WOT do not shorten hours of use. You change the oil at 100 hours or yearly, whichever...
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    2019 212 Limited S Oil & Air Filters

    That's correct, which is why it's a good idea in commercial vehicles that work hard daily. For typical car/truck owner use it's a non-issue. Change oil per manufacturer's schedule in the owner's manual and you'll be fine.
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    2019 212 Limited S Oil & Air Filters

    Why? The engine isn't really working any harder - water density doesn't change with heavier loads. It affects acceleration, but not loading on the engine which is designed to rev and run WOT unlike a car. Even in a car the engine only revs higher when towing, but the tranny and driveline does...
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    New SR230 Owner and Need Some Assistance

    "2BC" minimum size, available at most local auto parts stores. Just measure the width of the holder and look online for an anchor with a stock width that matches. Typically in the 14.5 inch size. Yamalube Grease A preferred or any marine grease available locally. Silicone spray from local...
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