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  1. jpass

    Loving the SeaDek kit!

    Thanks for the tips. I was curious how hard it was going to be to clean the non-skid. I'm OCD as well, so this will truly test my patience I'm sure. I've got a Sea Doo Challenger 210 and had several extras added to my kit. The 2 piece ski lockers was more than likely done to fit everything on 2...
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    What to buy. 212x, NXT20, Supreme S21

    Couldn't agree more. I love my jetboat, don't get me wrong, but it doesn't even come close to the performance and features of a purpose built ski/wake boat. I've been in a few X23's, Super Airs and G series boats and was completely blown away by the fit and finish, quality of materials...
  3. jpass

    What to buy. 212x, NXT20, Supreme S21

    The trim issue people are mentioning has to do with shallow water driving. V-drives and direct drives have a fixed drive train below the waterline and require a certain amount of draft otherwise the rudder, prop, driveshaft and strut can hit the bottom causing damage to both the boat and your...
  4. jpass

    What to buy. 212x, NXT20, Supreme S21

    Have thought about getting into a used Nautique by any chance? Amazing boats and very well made. I just went from an inboard Ski Nautique to a Challenger 210 jet boat and the difference is night and day. The Nautique was quieter even with a 351 windsor and better on fuel. She topped out at 46...
  5. jpass

    Clearwater/Egmont Key/Anclote Key

    There's always someone out there being a douche. So how long does it actually take to get from Orlando to the ramp you use on the West coast? Hour and a half or so? Which ramps do you prefer? I've only been out there once and it was in someone else's boat, so I don't recall where we launched.
  6. jpass

    Clearwater/Egmont Key/Anclote Key

    This weekend isn't good for me, but maybe next time. Thanks for the heads up.
  7. jpass

    Clearwater/Egmont Key/Anclote Key

    Sure, just let me know when and where. Saturday's are usually better for me.
  8. jpass

    Differences between the Newer 4 Cycle Yamaha Jet Boats

    This is correct. You need to keep the boat below 15 mph to avoid back-filling the exhaust with water that gets pushed through the pump while being towed at speeds over 15 mph. The solution is to install a valve on the hose coming off the pump feeding the exhaust manifold or to add a valve to...
  9. jpass

    Help! I put deposit down on Sea Doo

    We purchased our 2012 Challenger 210 SE last year with 115 hours on her. 1 year later (165 hours) she's been nothing but reliable. We opted for the normally aspirated motors as we didn't want to deal with the SC's and figured 310 HP was plenty. She tops out at 50 mph. I really wouldn't be...
  10. jpass

    This forums needs more seadoo pics

  11. jpass

    Help! Costly mistake?

    Once you drain the oil from the dipstick tube you're supposed to put the engine in "flood mode" and crank it over for about 10 seconds to get the oil from the PTO back into the oil pan. Then pump that oil out of the pan. You repeat this process several times until you can no longer pump out any...
  12. jpass

    Clearwater/Egmont Key/Anclote Key

    That place looks amazing. Where exactly is that amazing sandbar? Is it near the shell key preserve? I also see a bunch of Orlando peeps on here. I need to meet up with some of you guys one of these days. We normally frequent the following: Lake Conway, Lake Butler, Disappearing Island (Ponce...
  13. jpass

    One picture of your last outing.

    It can get pretty crazy, especially during the summer holidays.
  14. jpass

    One picture of your last outing.

    This was at Silver Glen a couple of weeks ago. Spring fed, crystal clear water. 72 degrees all year round. Nice in the summer, not so much in the winter.
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  17. jpass

    Completed 2016 SeaDek Group Buy

    Ordered my full kit today. Thanks Will for being patient with all of the emails while we sorted everything out. Can't wait to get it. Now I need to see if anyone is in need of our factory snap in carpet as it's nearly perfect and I'd like to see it go to someone in need as opposed to being...
  18. jpass

    Completed 2016 SeaDek Group Buy

    Oh man. I'm totally getting in on this one. So sick of the stock carpet.
  19. jpass

    Stuck cleanout plugs

    Seems easier to carry aboard your boat than a 2x4 and a hydraulic jack. I was simply sharing the video as I didn't see it mentioned in this thread. Never hurts to have more options.
  20. jpass

    Stuck cleanout plugs

    Has anyone tried this tool?
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