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  1. J-RAD

    Taking a leak in public...

    Every outing in my '16 AR240 I end up with copious amounts of water in the bilge. Gradually I've been able to find and seal a few I've found along the way, but the water persists to infiltrate somewhere...? To date, I found the drain line detached from the rear clean out tray. A leaking...
  2. J

    Yamaha fx Sho -09, error 68

    Hello, im new here and i need help. One day my check engine starten to flash. And my ”wake mode + Cruise control” didnt work anymore. When i checked the error code it says 68. What can i do? I got a new fullt charged battery aswell. Everything else works perfectly. Please help, kind regards
  3. L

    Want To Buy Pre 2005 Yamaha AR210, LS/LX2000, XR1800, or Exciter 270

    Hi all! New to the forum. I’ve owned jetskies (waveblaster, xp, and gtx) for years, but it’s time to upgrade to a jet boat with the family growing. I’m looking to buy pre 2005 Yamaha AR210, LS/LX2000, XR1800, or Exciter 270. It doesn’t have to be running. I’m located in va beach, va. Let me...
  4. Timothy Pearch

    FSH 210 engine quit with only 4.5 hours

    I was running both engines at 5000 RPMs today and the starboard engine just shut down. It will not restart or even attempt to turn over. Any help on what the problem could be? I had no notice and everything had been working fine the two hours prior.
  5. N

    Need help picking my boat

    Convince me to buy a Yamaha boat 195 or 210. Tell me why I would buy this over an I/o or A v-drive. We will pull tubers some ski not sure about wake board but wake surfing looks fun but never done that. Please help!
  6. G

    Want To Buy Looking for replacement carpet a 19' yamaha sx190.

    Looking for a used carpet that would fit a 2012 sx190. I'm pretty sure all the 19' carpets fit the same button pattern. If anyone has done the hydroturf install and just has there old carpet taking up space hit me up! I'm looking for preferably "like new" or very good condition carpet...
  7. Timothy Pearch

    New FSH 210. Need advice for first launch!

    Hello I’m new to jet boating. I’m a bass boater who just got a FSH 210. I’ve got to pick it up, launch it, and drive it to my marina on Lake Erie on Saturday. I’ve never driven a jet boat before!!! Can someone give me a quick ramp checklist and some advice on how I can successfully get...
  8. C

    Yamaha AR230 2008 question

    Hello, I own a 2008 Yamaha AR 230. I have owned it for 1 year. I stored it for about 6 months and did not use Sta-bil (dumb move I know). I serviced the oil, filter and plugs. When I took it out one of the motors would not perform the same as the other. It would stop at about 8500 RPM. I’m...
  9. G

    Will SX190 Fit in my Garage??

    Hey Guys, Just bought a 2012 SX190 end of last year and will be picking it up from storage next weekend. I've read what seems to be every posting about yamaha boats and fitting into garages but they all seem to be about the AR's with towers. So my question is would a stock SX190 fit in my...
  10. Melisa Vlasaty

    New boat owner in new York

    We are picking up our new boat soon. First time boat owners and we decided to go with a jet boat for many reasons. We went with a 21 foot 2018 ar210. Anybody have general advise, tips or tricks and also any of you groups in our area? Would love to join the community and meet and hang out with...
  11. Squirrel

    Yamaha AR192 Suggestions

    Just bought a 2013 Yamaha AR192 2013 and wanted to know some good things to do first to the motor/supercharger and boat. I got it from the dealer with 62 hrs on it. It has had the 50hr checkup. I am looking to do something simple first bolt on wise. Ribbon delete and intake. I just don't...
  12. JeffVans

    How do you pronounce....

    So... How do YOU (personally) pronounce YAMAHA? DISCLAIMER: I know this post is juvenile and in no possible way a technical to help anybody, but lets have some fun... My wife LOVES to make fun of me for pronouncing Yamaha as "YAH-MAH-HAUL", instead of how its spelled (YAH-MAH-HAAA). I don't know...
  13. KyleP

    Tablet media control?

    Jet Boating wizards......lol I am looking to use some sort of tablet/tablet mount set up on the outside of the glove box that will connect to my radio via USB or 1/8 jack. I’m curious if any of you use a similar setup or have any pictures of how and where you mounted everything. I’m...
  14. S

    New 2017 212 Limited S

    Hello everyone, I've been reading a lot on this forum and have learned a ton. Thank you all who contributed to that. I finally made the jump over the weekend and purchased a left over but new 2017 212 Limited S. I started out with an old Bayliner for several years and the family really...
  15. KyleP

    Yamaha logo for my Clemson Friends

    What do ya think! Lol
  16. KyleP

    To Wrap or not to Wrap....

    So I have been really toying with the idea of doing a cool vinyl wrap on my 2017 AR195. Wondering if any of you have done this and any pro’s or con’s. I know some of the obvious pros of protecting the paint from damage, sun etc. Also any good companies or recommendations? Merry Christmas...
  17. Keith Malec

    Completed 2014 Yamaha SX240, Fair Haven MI.

    For Sale - 2014 Yamaha SX240 $43,500 Original owner, purchased new in fall of 2015. Has Thrust Vectors, Dometic Porta Potty, Bimini, premium cover, shorelander trailer and is serviced at dealer per manufacturers recommendations. Its well cared for and in excellent condition. Stored...
  18. B

    2004 sx230 radio replacement

    What is a good radio replacement for my 2004 SX230? The one I have now plays through a radio station and I would like one with Bluetooth, that isn't super hard to install. Any suggestions? Thanks!
  19. D

    Buying a new Jet Boat

    Ok so I currently own a 2011 Fourwinns 210ss. We are looking to buy a jet boat. I really like both the Yamaha 212X and the Scarab Impulse (Twin 250s). I have a couple of general questions regarding these two boats. Does anyone know what kind of towing capacity they have? I like to pull multiple...
  20. swatski

    ***WARNING*** 2015-18 YAMAHA “AR” BOAT OWNERS WITH FORWARD SWEPT WAKEBOARD TOWERS

    ***WARNING*** 2015-17 YAMAHA “AR” BOAT OWNERS WITH FORWARD SWEPT WAKEBOARD TOWERS Be advised Yamaha swept forward towers (including recent AR240 models) can unexpectedly collapse in rough waters resulting in serious injury. A catastrophic failure of a wakeboard tower occurred in my 2016...
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