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    ‘21 AR250 Cobra Setup with Added Lateral Thrusters 2.0

    I previously had installed the Cobra Jet Steering Cobra Venom Magnum AK-19 - Super Magnum AK-19 DELUXE kit on my 2021 AR250. I was impressed with Jeff’s first hand input in customer service. I also sent him photos and he provided constructive feedback to which I adjusted. The Cobra setup...
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    Reverse Steering Yamaha vs Seadoo

    I own a Seadoo challenger so I am familiar with how reverse steering works with it (ie: what direction the stern moves in reverse). I also know that the way Seadoo (or any rotax) set up works is the opposite of a prop driven boat in reverse. My question is two part-(a) is yamaha reverse steering...
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    255 Open ID goes forward when put into reverse

    I have a 2019 Open ID with twin 300's that I purchased from Cycle Springs Power Sports in Clearwater, FL. At about 25 hours I experienced a scary defect. I will docked up bow-first at the St. Pete City Marina. When attempting to back out of the slip, I started both engines, clicked it into...
  4. sanes8705

    New owner-Stuck in reverse

    Hello all. New to jet boats (and boats in general). Recently purchased a 2008 Sea-Doo 180 Challenger and took it out for the first time this past weekend. The boat ran great (outside of the bilge pump going out and almost sinking 😅), but upon trailering the boat got stuck in reverse and would...
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    Throttle and reverse cable

    How dificult is replace the reverse cable and throttle on my 2014 Yamaha sx210... I went to a dealer and quoted me almost $600 on parts and $1,100 on labor!!!! Any video, Can someone’s will share? Thanks, for any suggestions
  6. Cobra Jet Steering LLC

    alternate side force stabilizers for the Ultimate steering system on the late model nozzles

    This is the alternate bracket setup for Cobra Ultimate steering system on the late model nozzles. There are some for the 19 foot boats that have a keel. Those allow you to install the rudder attachment on the nozzle when you remove the rudder to access the side thrust unit during install. This...
  7. Cobra Jet Steering LLC

    so who wants to be the test subject with a twin engine boat that has the thrust vector xv system

    I am looking for someone who wants to try out the mega fang system IF THEY ALREADY HAVE THE THRUST VECTOR X V SYSTEM ON THEIR BOAT so they can see how the mega fangs help their current system . Preferably a twin engine boat, now if you want to participate you must E mail me so you do not get...
  8. Robert Sands

    Reverse Trick?

    Quick question. Does the reverse trick work, I hear about it a lot? On my Scarab reverse is just a bucket that caps the jet nozzle and shoots water forwards forcing the boat to go backwards. The impeller is still turning in the same direction. I don't understand how simply putting the bucket...
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