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  1. R

    2017 FSH 190 Hard Start

    I own a 2017 Yamaha FSH 190 sport with 740 hours on it. I primarily use it for work as a captain, guiding in southwest Florida. I have taken great care of it since day one, always ensuring timely maintenance such as new plugs and oil and filter changes. However, I have been experiencing a hard...
  2. ellj

    2016 AR192 won't start (and other problems :))

    Hi All! I've had a heck of a time with a new to me 2016 AR192. Scroll to bottom for current issue, or read on for full history. I started having issues where the boat would not get above ~6000 RPM and ~28 MPH at WOT. If the boat was full (8 people) it would not get more than ~13 MPH and 6000...
  3. J

    Yamaha AR230 2005 start problem

    Hi guys! After several hours and many six packs of beer I have not managed to fix this problem so hoping to get some help here. I have Yamaha AR 230 2005 and the driver side engine wont start. The other side engine works normally. When I started the engine it first rotated but didn't start. I...
  4. mleone

    Jetboat lever wont go into neutral

    Hello, I was out on the boat last night and I came into my dock and made a error coming so I had to shift from forward to reverse fast. Then I pulled in and after roping on,30 seconds later the lever wont go out of reverse. Luckily we were already docked because I would be floating. Anyone...
  5. mrodz123

    Flooded Engine Compartment - Engines Won't Start

    Greetings Jetboaters! Long time reader, first time poster. I wish my first post could have been something less serious, but alas I could really use your advice on this one. Last week my fiance and I went out for an evening cruise to watch the sunset. We usually head out for dinner on the water...
  6. Mystic1906

    Help - Port Engine Not Starting

    I am of the serious opinion that my boat hates me. Pulled it out of storage today to do a last minute check before taking it to the dealer tomorrow for a trade check. Pulled the battery off to check the charge, reconnected it and then tried to start the engines. Starboard engine started fine...
  7. J

    Sr230 engine wont start

    Hello everyone, My name is joe vo and engine wont start. I removed all spark plug than turn key and noticed cylinder one shoot out alot of gas. Help!!
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