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  1. J

    AR190 questions

    Thanks for the response. The boat had 15 hours when I bought it in January. Now has 64 hours. Most of those hours very low speed trolling around. Yeah, kind of crazy, I know... As for the steering when on plane at speed. It varies, so could be the wind, water current, or weight as you say.
  2. J

    I bought a fishing boat...

    San Diego as in Cali? If so how did you get a FSH? No one would sell me one in Cali, so I bought an AR190. Please let me know how it’s done. Thanks.
  3. J

    AR190 questions

    Have taken my 2019 AR190 out a few times and have a few questions. 1). Is the boat just slow to steer or respond at low RPM? Say under 2000? I have the Cobra fins. Makes it hard to dock, because I’m never over 2K RPM when pulling in. Also, makes it hard to keep the boat going straight in the...
  4. J

    Longest lasting boat cover - AR190

    Boat will be stored on a lift outside year round. Won’t be towing it anywhere. Just want a quality cover that won’t need to be replaced every couple of years. Haven’t been able to find any in Northern California, Sacramento area. Anyone know a shop I can order it from?
  5. J

    Longest lasting boat cover - AR190

    I have a AR190 that will be stored outside year round. What’s the longest lasting cover I can buy? The Yamaha OEM covers are nice, but many say they only last 2-3 years. Was looking to not have to buy a cover so many times. Thanks.
  6. J

    Boat lift cost?

    i have a dock that’s rectangular in shape. About 25 x 12 feet. That’s why the Hydrohoist center lifts won’t work or I’d bought the used one already. Seems like no one in this area is selling the side mount models used.
  7. J

    Boat lift cost?

    Most of the used Hydrohoist I’ve seen here are center mount. Where it’s made for a dock / slip that has a U shape cut out accommodated the boat. Would of bought it, but seller said it wouldn’t work. My dock is just rectangular in shape. Apparently it’s more complicated than I thought.
  8. J

    Boat lift cost?

    What state are you in and what model was it? Maybe California is just super expensive right now.
  9. J

    Boat lift cost?

    I found a used one for $5000, but discovered it’s a center count lift. My dock is squared shape and was told that particularly Hydrohoist would not work. Need a side mount lift. Just thought a lift was a lift. Good thing the seller gave me some info or I’d be stuck with a lift I can’t use.
  10. J

    Boat lift cost?

    Those prices don’t even include installation or electrical work. Just the lift. No permit is needed in my area. That might add a few extra thousands. The lift is almost like 1/2 the price of the boat. 😆
  11. J

    Boat lift cost?

    Anyone in Northern California or on the West Coast know where to get decent pricing on boat lifts? Was quoted $12k total for a Hydrohoist 4400 and $10k for a Econolift 4500. Read somewhere on here should be about $1 per pound, plus tax. I’ve seen a couple used models, but confused if it...
  12. J

    Leaving Yamaha in water over winter

    Thinking about leaving an AR190 in the water all winter long if I can't find a boat lift in time. Plan to use it every couple of weeks. Anything I should do to make sure the boat doesn't get destroyed? Any precautions or things I should be worried, look out for? Is Winterizing required...
  13. J

    AR190 and floating boat lift

    Anyone dock their AR190 on one of those floating boat lifts? Looks like a large plastic foam, where you just drive up on it. I know they work great for jet skis. Just not sure about the AR190. They have larger sizes fitting up to 24 ft boat. Anyone have experience with these? Thanks.
  14. J

    Group Buy 2020 JetBoaters.Net SeaDek Group Buy Sponsored By JetBoatPilot

    I just bought an AR190. Can I still get the discount? Would like to order a set. Thanks.
  15. J

    How to fit AR240 trailer in garage?

    The deeper the garage the easier it should be. I measured the AR240 trailer and with tongue folded it came out to 22 ft 6 inches. The length of my garage is 21 ft, from wall to garage door. Trying to figure out easiest way to make up that 18 inches.
  16. J

    Completed 2019 Yamaha 190 FSH Sport in Panama City Florida For Sale

    Would love to take that off your hand if I could somehow get it registered in California.
  17. J

    How to fit AR240 trailer in garage?

    Interesting. I’d thought the trailer would be too big. Please send pictures.
  18. J

    How to fit AR240 trailer in garage?

    Yes, just store the trailer in garage. No boat on it.
  19. J

    How to fit AR240 trailer in garage?

    Thinking about buying an AR240. Boat will probably be on a dock. Problem is I need to have the trailer (no boat) fit in a standard 3 car garage and still have room for 2 cars. Is this doable or will I have to look at the 21 or 19 ft boats? Thanks.
  20. J

    Yamaha trolling mount?

    Anyone buy one yet? I know they were made for the FSH models, but does anyone know if they will fit the bow of AR190 also? Thinking of putting trolling motor up there if it fits AR190. Thanks.
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