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yamaha 242 limited s

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    Reverse gate cable assembly came disconnected

    Hey y’all, the cable assembly to my left reverse gate/bucket came disconnected from where it attaches to the boat, has anyone experienced this before or know how to get it re-attached? Is this something I can do myself or should it be taken in to the shop? Attached a couple pictures showing the...
  2. R

    Lake Washington / Lake Union / Puget Sound Dining By Boat

    I have my 2012 Yamaha 242 Limited S moored in the North end of Lake Washington. The wife and kids and I enjoy grabbing a bite to eat while out on the water. Looking for some recommendations for some new fun spots to grab a drink /bite. I have been to so many over the last 8ish years in both...
    • Ryan53742
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    • ballard bellevue kenmore kirkland lake union lake washington puget sound restaurant seattle yamaha 242 limited s
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: NorthWest US Region
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    Yamaha 242 Jetboaters

    A little bit about me. My name is Ariel I'm the Technical Specialist at Lauderdale Speedometer and spend a lot of time studying canbus and figuring out ways to adapt new tools. I've been getting a lot of calls about these gauges that have no alternative solutions in terms of a plug and play...
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    Flushing engine on 242 limited s

    Quick question on flushing the motors with water. Dose it hurt to rev the motor up to 3-4K and leave it there when flushing the motor out? I was reading in the book and it says to run it to a high idle. Not exactly sure what that means. I just bought my first jet boat 3 weeks ago and am still...
  5. CC27560

    Engine dying when going over wake

    We have a 2014 Yamaha 242s. Recently one or both engine have started dying when we cross a large wake. This has not happened previously but has become prevalent lately. anyone have expeteince with this? Any idea of the cause/remedy? Thanks!!
  6. BigRay242

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  7. JetBoatPenguin

    JetBoat (Yamaha) Mechanic in Central FL

    Hi Forum, I am looking for a Yamaha Jet Boat mechanic in the Tampa/Orlando/Central Florida area to do an inspection and evaluation of 2 boats I am considering. The boats will be inspected on a Rack at a High-and-Dry location for one and at an owner's house for another. Also, are there any...
  8. SIRAG

    Introduction

    Hello Everyone, My name is Sirag, I just purchased my first boat, a 2013 Yamaha 242 Limited S with 27 hours! I live in Los Angeles California and am a huge offshore enthusiast (Primarily PWC). I look forward to learning and contributing to the forum. Good to meet all of you!
    • SIRAG
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    • 2013 intorudction yamaha 242 limited s
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Welcome Aboard
  9. outprovideo

    New 242 Limited S owner! Michigan

    Greetings fellow boat lovers. I was able to finally pull the plug on this Yamaha 242 Limited S after many years of wanting a boat. As a new boat owner, Im finding a ton of great information on this forum and hope to find Much more. Stand by... I have a plethora of questions coming...haha
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    2014 Yamaha 242 Limited S questions

    Hi folks I recently bought a 2014 Yamaha 242 Limited S. I love the boat but have a few questions. Today after pulling a tube for a while at 5,000 RPMs and then moving to idle to pull the rope in I noticed some exhaust smoke coming from near the jet nozzles at the very back edge of the boat...
  11. SkiffinBass

    15 limited S problem

    Not new here, just cant remember my old email and password. I was @Jade63 now Im skiffinBass. So here is my problem. Was running fine while towing a tube around, nothing to fast maybe around 15mph. After a bit it felt a little different but chalked it up weight on the tube. When done tubing we...
  12. Shark Sugar

    2018 yamaha 242 limited s e series release?

    So I'm in the market for a new boat and I'm curious if anyone knows when yamaha releases the 2018 models? I don't know if I should hold off to see what yamaha has to offer for the upcoming year. So if anyone knows when the new line comes out that would be a great. Thank you
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    Bimini 2017 week of June 19-25

    hello everyone, I am looking to cross to Bimini for the first time and my window is between June 19 to the 25. If there is anyone looking to go during the week I would love to go as a group. Let me know. Tony
    • Tony C.
    • Thread
    • bimini 2017 miami to bimini miami to exumas yamaha 242 limited s
    • Replies: 56
    • Forum: Destinations
  14. SierraWhiskey

    What to do - 2016 or 2017

    Good afternoon everyone. I am new to the forum I am looking for some guidance. I have been reviewing posts all day but think they brought up more questions then I started with, so I apologize upfront for the length of the post and all the questions. I have been hinting to my wife for years...
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