2014 SX190 Build Thread - Off Grid - [PIC HEAVY]

[JBehrens]

Selling the cobras?

Might be, going to give the TV+LT setup 1 more trip to be sure but I don't think they are coming off.

 

[JBehrens]

LT have been a game changer for me. I can dance around tight spots now!

After using them last week, I don't think I can go back. Helps a ton when backing in the wind

 

[JBehrens]

Catching up with last years mods/season. It was a short season due to some unforeseen family events but still got a few projects completed.

Mod 17: Sound Dampening

Didn't get enough pictures of the project but the goal was to add mats and seal up the engine box as best as possible. Used KillMat on the back under hatch and the fuel tank hatch, replaced the seals on the fuel tank hatch, added trim to the engine box and put some dead closed cell foam in the under swim step box to try and prevent resonation. The results were substantial, at cruise speed say 6500-6750 rpm I could have a conversation with people in the passenger seat, and I did not feel the need to have the stereo at full volume while underway.




Mod 18: Repair/Replace Wear Ring

Replaced the factory wear ring with a new Yamaha one, the old wasn't super bad but it was in need of replacement.



Trip: Lake Powell 2021

Lake Powell 2021, a small trip but a super fun trip.


Lake Powell ended the 2021 season in the middle of July as family members got sick and work got crazy, it may have been a short season but it was a fun one.

2022 Season

Kicked the 2022 season off with a quick trip to Laughlin.



Service 2022: only 25 hours since the last service, just shows how short the 2021 season was. Only weird thing was the #4 plug was very brunt (I forgot to grab a picture). Onto the 2022 season!

 

[HawaiiBreeze]

Ok I'm all in on the sound deadening DIY project. Would love to tame my 190's resonations. Thanks for the pic about placing the mat on the bilge area bulk head....that's out of the box thinking!

 

[JBehrens]

The sound damping is so worth it. Engine and fuel tank hatch make a huge difference more than anything else. I added a seal to the engine hatch and replaced the one on the fuel hatch (mine was almost nonexistent).

Parts
Kilmat: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0751CBXBT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Pricy foam: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G3J6294/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Cheap Foam (jury is still out on this one): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B75PD8B?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Seals (I used the duck brand home depot ones but this is supposed to work well too): https://www.menards.com/main/plumbi...ipe-insulation/iprst07812/p-1444435954535.htm

 

[HawaiiBreeze]

Mahalos for the pics....going to get this stuff ASAP. See that you went into the dash area as well...nice.

Thanks again for posting!

 

[JBehrens]

Mahalos for the pics....going to get this stuff ASAP. See that you went into the dash area as well...nice.

Thanks again for posting!

Dash area was more to help the rattle of the sub than anything else and it dose work. Happy to help, if you need anymore info let me know.

 

[JBehrens]

Mod 19/20ish: GatorStep Decking

Been delayed in posting one of the biggest updates to the boat, full custom GatorStep. Visually, this is such a game changer for the 190, it makes the boat feel like nice wakeboard boat and adds some personal touches. The process started with measurements and drawings, GatorStep SoCal did all of the measurements with their camera system, then came paper test fits, 3 sets of them to get everything perfect
Then came the final design and installation

The results were a completely transformed boat, a true upgrade to the boat

 

[Ridesteady]

Looks great!

 

[Guitarjesus]

Mod 19/20ish: GatorStep Decking

Been delayed in posting one of the biggest updates to the boat, full custom GatorStep. Visually, this is such a game changer for the 190, it makes the boat feel like nice wakeboard boat and adds some personal touches. The process started with measurements and drawings, GatorStep SoCal did all of the measurements with their camera system, then came paper test fits, 3 sets of them to get everything perfectView attachment 214968View attachment 214969
Then came the final design and installation
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What did the GatorStep set you back? You can PM me if you don't want to say in the forum. I'm also in SoCal, in the IE.

 

[JBehrens]

What did the GatorStep set you back? You can PM me if you don't want to say in the forum. I'm also in SoCal, in the IE.

Total ~$2k
$1372 for 49 sq ft of the material
$225 for custom logos and artwork
$295 for install

It runs $28/sf of material and $6/sf for install

 

[Postie]

Great write-up. Everything explained very well.
Question: You have steering guides installed. Are they The Cobra plate?
Are they worth the install? I am waiting for a SX190 and I have not had a jet drive before: only sterndrive.
Obviously, you are very pleased with your 190.

 

[JBehrens]

Great write-up. Everything explained very well.
Question: You have steering guides installed. Are they The Cobra plate?
Are they worth the install? I am waiting for a SX190 and I have not had a jet drive before: only sterndrive.
Obviously, you are very pleased with your 190.

I had the Cobra plate at one point (it was on the boat when I got it) but swapped to the JBP Thrust Vector so I could use the lateral thruster plate. The Cobra Plates do better at giving steering authority at part throttle/coming off of throttle but having the Lateral Thruster and learning to use it around the dock or when picking up a rider was better then having the Cobra system. You gain a lot of control with the lateral thruster and it makes it very close to if not better then a traditional stern drive for docking.

 

[Postie]

I had the Cobra plate at one point (it was on the boat when I got it) but swapped to the JBP Thrust Vector so I could use the lateral thruster plate. The Cobra Plates do better at giving steering authority at part throttle/coming off of throttle but having the Lateral Thruster and learning to use it around the dock or when picking up a rider was better then having the Cobra system. You gain a lot of control with the lateral thruster and it makes it very close to if not better then a traditional stern drive for docking.

Thank you for this information. I am going to test driving the boat this week, and as this is the first time driving a jet drive, I will see how it handles. The dealer does not think that anything is necessary; just some practice.
I will have enough time to figure it out.
Definitely want to buy the boat: the dealer is A-1, and the price is excellent, including some basic extras. Only 10 hours on a 2024.

 

[JBehrens]

Thank you for this information. I am going to test driving the boat this week, and as this is the first time driving a jet drive, I will see how it handles. The dealer does not think that anything is necessary; just some practice.
I will have enough time to figure it out.
Definitely want to buy the boat: the dealer is A-1, and the price is excellent, including some basic extras. Only 10 hours on a 2024.

Practice will make the most difference, don't think of it like a sterndrive boat, you can continually change from forward, neutral, and reverse when docking without hurting a transmission. Sounds like you have a good opportunity, don't worry about the learning curve, some practice and you will be good to go

 

[Postie]

Once again: appreciate the information.
Bought the boat. Full warranty through next season. The dealer put it into the water today, and we were out for over 1/2 an hour. He demonstrated exactly as you had said: practice with it. He was able to spin the boat within its length, and brought to the dock as if it was a sterndrive. Noisier than my sterndrive, but very peppy, dep inside and good beam inside.
Should be fun; looking forward to picking it up next Spring and figuring everything out.
Thank you, once again.

 

[JBehrens]

Once again: appreciate the information.
Bought the boat. Full warranty through next season. The dealer put it into the water today, and we were out for over 1/2 an hour. He demonstrated exactly as you had said: practice with it. He was able to spin the boat within its length, and brought to the dock as if it was a sterndrive. Noisier than my sterndrive, but very peppy, dep inside and good beam inside.
Should be fun; looking forward to picking it up next Spring and figuring everything out.
Thank you, once again.

Congratulations! There are ways to fix the noise, I have some documented here and there are quite a few posts about how to add damping. Have fun with it!