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  1. dzeppos

    Leak coming from my 242 dashboard

    The GPS antenna or xm antenna. Good bet. Or perhaps through the right side of the dash. I’ll tape up the gps antenna and see if that helps Thx 🙏
  2. dzeppos

    Leak coming from my 242 dashboard

    We are getting huge rains in California and despite the brand new Yamaha Black cover I have for my 2016 242, I still get leaks that someone how permeate into the front starboard head area (in front of the steering wheel) getting my two amplifiers wet. This is odd because the Boat is mostly dry...
  3. dzeppos

    252 Yamaha in Upcoming New Road House Movie

    Look at the Trailer for the new Road House movie coming out in March 2024 with Jake Gyllenhaal Check out footage at 1:30 - looks like a 252x from the back and inside!
  4. dzeppos

    No Wake mode Check engine alarm

    Great Post. Had the same issue on my 2016 242LS. I wanted to get the boat out for some wake surfing before it got too cold. When we test fired the engine before heading to the lake, the port engine had an error code 76, and noticed that the no wake buttons were not working (but were for the...
  5. dzeppos

    Hydrolock scare.......

    I had something similar. on my 242, I accidentally started the wrong engine while flushing and let the hose run for 30 seconds before I realized the flushing engine was off. I had my mechanic stop by and check the spark plugs, but nothing was in there and other than it spitting out a ton of...
  6. dzeppos

    Housing Bearing (and Bearings) Failure - Jet Pump Unit repair

    It was the Housing, Bearing -that is fastening to the hull of the inside engine Compartment (there are three holes for that to mount. One whole was misaligned and not correct (from the factory) Actual Part # - 66G-45331-01-94 66G-45331-01-00 Yes - they didn't have to remove the engine, just...
  7. dzeppos

    Housing Bearing (and Bearings) Failure - Jet Pump Unit repair

    Yes, but only two bearings were bad. I can get some pictures to show the damage. But all that said, the major expense was having to get down below in the engine bay and replace the housing bearing (and the hole on the engine hull was not aligned correctly from day 1 from the factory). The...
  8. dzeppos

    Housing Bearing (and Bearings) Failure - Jet Pump Unit repair

    The bearings looked fine up until the incident. It was the bearing mount holes on the hull -(specifically one was not drilled correctly (saw it first handle) and eventually caused to to fail
  9. dzeppos

    Housing Bearing (and Bearings) Failure - Jet Pump Unit repair

    I have a 2016 Yamaha 242 S that I purchased brand new, and over eight great boating seasons, now has almost 400 hours . The boat has mostly been trouble free since inception (other a few minor adjustments). Finally, on our last day of a week long lake boating trip, we heard an awful cavitation...
  10. dzeppos

    Engine won’t start when hot

    Same here with my 2016 242 - its manageable but never had this issue before with the engines stalling after running hot on a hot day.
  11. dzeppos

    Hot Restart Issue.

    My 242 is saying the same issue on really hot 100F-110F or more days when running it hard. My engines start but will immediately stall. Opening the engine hatch, the gas cap, and even running the engines at idle for 3-4 minutes before shutting down seem to help mitigate the issue. I can usually...
  12. dzeppos

    Trailer Noises

    Completely normal. I had my shorelander tandem trailer for five years (brand new hntilbi sold it). - maintained meticulously - it’s the leaf springs. I switched to a galvanized custom torsion axle trailer - completely silent - but it’s because it doesn’t have leaf springs. Your trailer is...
  13. dzeppos

    Ecoboost owners... We making a mistake?

    My 2018 and now 2020 Expedition Max with Tow Package (similar to F-150)- - no issues towing 242 with tons of gear, 109F heat and steep I-15 grades going from SoCal to Las Vegas -thousands of miles - towes incredibly. Gas Mileage is so-so - honestly 10 to 10.5mph - but we average 65-70mph and...
  14. dzeppos

    California is Drying Up

    Just checking in from Lake Tulloch (Copperopolis, CA) - its a small lake but its full (always full) - great place to rent a house with a dock and spend a few days. Had some great conditions wake surfing (and no one is here during the week). I still like exploring the Delta and Ronnie gave me...
  15. dzeppos

    Sticky Rudder from Full Right Position

    I have a 2016 242 , 350 hours. Fully maintained. The rudder- when we are on the full right lock position, is a bit sticky pulling back from it. So turning left to right and back and forth is fine. But if you turn to the full right position, its a bit 'sticky' when you pull out. I noticed...
  16. dzeppos

    Lateral Thrusters AND Cobra Jet Steering Install

    I have had the same set up for 3 years - Lateral Thrusts with Cobra AKs (2016 242s) - best combo you can think off. Incredible reverse and docking control coupled with the stability of both low & high speed turning. Its 've put almost 180 hours with this combo over 3 seasons and couldn't...
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    Ecoboost owners... We making a mistake?

    2018 and 2021 expedition max with tow package. Fantastic vehicles. Great towing ability 3.5 eco boost is great. You can’t find a better “halfton” tow vehicle
  18. dzeppos

    2015 ar240 connext touch screen not working

    I love this forum. My 2016 242 Connext unit was on but unresponsive to touch. Stereo guy forgot to turn off the batteries ans eventually amthe batteries both were dead. I was thinking we were going to be SOL and ordering a new unit for lots of .$$$, but instead tool this thread’s advice...
  19. dzeppos

    Trailer Wheel Alignment

    Yes - need a new axle as it the original was bent - I replaced it and no problems since (Ran me $800) . . . .
  20. dzeppos

    My take on Fins

    I I have the same set up using both the cobras on my 24 foot boat with the lateral thrusters for the past 2 1/2 years. (No fangs though - i think they might block the LTs). It’s a dream for handling both low and high speed maneuvers. Things like swinging the stern left and right when...
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