• Welcome to Jetboaters.net!

    We are delighted you have found your way to the best Jet Boaters Forum on the internet! Please consider Signing Up so that you can enjoy all the features and offers on the forum. We have members with boats from all the major manufacturers including Yamaha, Seadoo, Scarab and Chaparral. We don't email you SPAM, and the site is totally non-commercial. So what's to lose? IT IS FREE!

    Membership allows you to ask questions (no matter how mundane), meet up with other jet boaters, see full images (not just thumbnails), browse the member map and qualifies you for members only discounts offered by vendors who run specials for our members only! (It also gets rid of this banner!)

    free hit counter

Search results

  1. jpass

    Typical lifespan of a 1.5L 155HP engine?

    We just gave up our 1820 hour 351 Windsor powered Correctcraft to get into this 210 Challenger SE. When we traded her in her inspection revealed a ridiculously healthy V8. Capable of a lot more hours if properly maintained. We've never owned 4 stroke skis, let alone BRPs. With proper...
  2. jpass

    Question about my shaft

    It's not a twig, it's a dry piece of lake weed. I found this which leads me to believe it's stock:
  3. jpass

    Question about my shaft

    He's a pic showing more:
  4. jpass

    Question about my shaft

    So I decided to crawl under the boat today to have a look at the intake grates and impellers, I'm a little concerned about the starboard side as it appears some of the hull material seems to be missing. I've never seen the chrome D/S shield type tube thingies before and just need to know if I...
  5. jpass

    Idiot on the lake

    We've been going to this lake for the last 16 years. First on a 98 GP800, then on a '93 B1 and an '88 650sx. After that, it was a '92 Ski Nautique, and now it's the 210. Over the years this lake has become a magnet for jetski idiots. The public ramp is a nightmare. It's very small (less than 20...
  6. jpass

    Idiot on the lake

    So my wife and I just picked up a 2012 Sea Doo Challenger 210 SE on Tuesday and we took her out yesterday to our local lake for some quality bonding time with our new boat. We were there for several hours before meeting the lake douchebag at the sandbar. We had the rear of the boat secured with...
  7. jpass

    Stock Compression

    I'm not too concerned about compression. I was just questioning what stock was considering we just purchased it and the dealer said she ran 120 in all 6 cylonders. Our V8 351 Windsor showed 150-155 between all 8 cylinders with 1820 hours on the 23 year old girl. Brand new motor has 160, so she...
  8. jpass

    Stock Compression

    That's what the dealer said. I can always test myself. Is there anything special I need to do aside from the normal procedure (warm motor, remove all plugs, disconnect coils, start, WOT)?
  9. jpass

    Stock Compression

    Yes, they all read right at 120.
  10. jpass

    Stock Compression

    What is the stock compression for the 155HP 1.5L engines? Is it 120psi?
  11. jpass

    New Boat Owner Here

    Thanks for the tips. Another question: is there any way to loosen the throttle arm? It's so much more stiff than our old boat, we'd like to adjust it if possible.
  12. jpass

    New Boat Owner Here

    Twin 155 HP 1.5L Just want to know what to keep an eye on. Common issues, maintenance frequency and type, etc.
  13. jpass

    New Boat Owner Here

    So we just purchased a 2012 Challenger 210 SE yesterday. So far we love the boat. I'm not sure of the maintenance frequency or recommended fluids. Any suggestions? Is there anything I need to be aware of with these boats (known issues)? Our previous boat was a '92 Ski Nautique. She was very...
  14. jpass

    Questions about possible AR192 purchase

    Fuel efficiency can't be worse than a carbureted 351 Windsor. I can easily burn 15-20 gallons by mid morning if we're wakeboarding. Boat show is this weekend at the convention center. I should have a better idea of what we want shortly.
  15. jpass

    Questions about possible AR192 purchase

    It was meant to hold 6 adults and is does so quite comfortably. 3 in front, 3 in the rear with plenty of legroom and storage. I was simply stating the obvious differences in size between the 2 boats. I can tell you're very happy with your 192, I'm just not sure it will have the power I am...
  16. jpass

    Questions about possible AR192 purchase

    I'm not sure I agree with you on the measurements. My current 196 is 4" longer than the 192, plus I have an additional 18" of teak platform so it's almost 2' longer overall. I think I maybe a few inches narrower, but storage on my 196 is pretty decent with the closed bow, side cargo nets and...
  17. jpass

    Questions about possible AR192 purchase

    I could totally understand that. It sounds like everything was a step up from your previous boat. For me the 192 is a step down in every way compared to our current boat in both length and power. I plan on heading up to the dealer this Sat to see a 192 and I may go check out that 212x as well.
  18. jpass

    Questions about possible AR192 purchase

    Good feedback. Thanks. I'm still concerned about the power and overall livable space with 6-7 adults. I need to run to the local dealer and check one out. We've looked at the Regal 200ESX and love it, but it's not cheap and used ones don't exist. Our next choice became yamaha. I'd love something...
  19. jpass

    Questions about possible AR192 purchase

    Would love the 212, but that's pushing $48K. A bit more than I want to spend on a jetboat. Our current ride is 2400 lbs with 285 hp. 6 adults and a wakeboarder and she still pulls like a beast. I understand the prop size and location make a difference, but I certainly don't want to sacrifice...
  20. jpass

    Questions about possible AR192 purchase

    So we currently own a '92 Ski Nautique (Closed bow). We love the boat, but would prefer something we can use in salt water and that doesn't have a non-trimmable drivetrain hanging below the boat. Our friend has a 2012 Speedster 150 that we go out on when we do hit the salt water. We love the...
View older results
Back
Top