252/255 fsh Issues

[FSH 210 Sport]

My 252fsh was delivered august 21 and I haven’t had any problems. Only issue I had was launching the boat after a heavy rain. A lot of shit in water, jammed one of my impellers.
Other than that, great boat, great value.

Were you able to remove the POS from the impeller through the clean out?

 

[Drag]

Long story, but enough to get back to ramp. I had a wood chip and a plastic cigar tip lodged between the impeller and housing. Had to take them out when it was on trailer.

I’m in Milwaukee, and when we have heavy rains, the city dumps rainwater (including everything that washes down the sewers) into Lake Michigan to prevent flooding. There are trees, plastic cups, and everything else you can imagine that is dumped in. Most floating near the surface. I had the boat for less than a week and didn’t listen to my gut that told me not to go in.

 

[Drag]

I envy you guys down south who boat all year round. Unfortunately, I still have at least 3 months before I can get back in the water.

 

[Drag]

Long story, but enough to get back to ramp. I had a wood chip and a plastic cigar tip lodged between the impeller and housing. Had to take them out when it was on trailer.

I’m in Milwaukee, and when we have heavy rains, the city dumps rainwater (including everything that washes down the sewers) into Lake Michigan to prevent flooding. There are trees, plastic cups, and everything else you can imagine that is dumped in. Most floating near the surface. I had the boat for less than a week and didn’t listen to my gut that told me not to go in.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

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So were you able to clear the obstructions and salvage the day on the water?

Late last summer there was a lot of crap in back bays on Lake Powell caused by the monsoon rains washing debris into the lake. While leaving rainbow bridge I waited too long to put the trolling motor in as I approached a debris field. Got a stick in the starboard pump, thought I was going to have to put on my mask and go for a swim, luckily I was able to clear it with a few goosing of the throttle as we were 1.5 hours cruise away from camp.

 

[Drag]

So were you able to clear the obstructions and salvage the day on the water?

Late last summer there was a lot of crap in back bays on Lake Powell caused by the monsoon rains washing debris into the lake. While leaving rainbow bridge I waited too long to put the trolling motor in as I approached a debris field. Got a stick in the starboard pump, thought I was going to have to put on my mask and go for a swim, luckily I was able to clear it with a few goosing of the throttle as we were 1.5 hours cruise away from camp.

No, I called it a day. I cleared the obstructions at home.

 

[Zackdadams]

My only problem with my boat is I don't get to use it enough. Work. ?

 

[bulldog2009]

anyone of you guys that own the 255 FSH Sport E have a toilet on board? dealer I am talking to is saying that isn't an option. I thought it was.

thanks

 

[Zackdadams]

They don't come with heads.

 

[bulldog2009]

They don't come with heads.

thank you for the quick response

 

[Zackdadams]

I'm looking to add one myself, so still researching options.

 

[GrampaDoug]

Hey guys, this one fits in the lift compartment of the center console and works great. I have one in my Storm Shelter and it goes in my 252 FSH when its on the lake for long periods. Easy to dump (pun intended) and serves the purpose. About $135 on Amazon.

Camco 41541 Portable Travel Toilet-Designed for Camping, RV, Boating and Other Recreational Activities - 5.3 Gallon , White

 

[bulldog2009]

I'm looking to add one myself, so still researching options.

just talked to a dealer and he said the boats don't have the

Hey guys, this one fits in the lift compartment of the center console and works great. I have one in my Storm Shelter and it goes in my 252 FSH when its on the lake for long periods. Easy to dump (pun intended) and serves the purpose. About $135 on Amazon.

Camco 41541 Portable Travel Toilet-Designed for Camping, RV, Boating and Other Recreational Activities - 5.3 Gallon , White

thanks for the info. a " regular bathroom may be a deal breaker for me on this boat. Personally I could care less but the wife gave me 1 demand. Pissed the dealer told me they could put one in.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

just talked to a dealer and he said the boats don't have the


thanks for the info. a " regular bathroom may be a deal breaker for me on this boat. Personally I could care less but the wife gave me 1 demand. Pissed the dealer told me they could put one in.

They can put one in… it’s just a cassette type. There are really small ones and some are a bit bigger. If you need a vacu flush they it will have to be a bigger boat, and another $35,00-$50,000..

 

[bulldog2009]

They can put one in… it’s just a cassette type. There are really small ones and some are a bit bigger. If you need a vacu flush they it will have to be a bigger boat, and another $35,00-$50,000..

the CAMCO brand that Grampa Doug sent over looks promising. Now I have to put my sales hat on and sell it to the wife.

 

[Mach86]

Ive had my 252 FSH for 8 months now, and there are a few minor issues. Its interesting that you bring up the Side Scan not working on the Simrad graph. The reason it doesnt work is because there is only one transducer on the boat and its for DownScan. I confirmed this yesterday after discussing with my dealer for the last 8 moths when my replacement transducer would come in to fix mine, as it was not working since I picked it up.

The skinny: October 2020 Ordered boat, was told side and structure scan was included. Ordered premanufacture of the 252 so there wasnt one to "test" all the features. received boat April 2021, took out and side scan didnt work. Returned boat to dealer May 2021 for 10 hour service, and some minor warranty repairs including side scan. Picked up boat and was informed side scan was not fixed as Yamaha service said the transducer was bad, and they we on national back order. Returned boat for 50 hour service (about 3 weeks later,) and side scan was addressed again, dealer saying still on back order. Enjoyed boat all summer, annoyed that side and structure scan didnt work. In July I contacted Simrad directly, and was told they were in stock but I had to go through my dealer since it was a part of the OEM boat sale. Took boat in for winter service in December. Talked to them again about the transducer, was told they would work on it again. Same story from Yamaha, it was on backorder. Called Yamaha, spoke to customer support. Explained my situation. Was informed by Yamaha that the boat did not include side scan transducer and it was not designed to have that feature. Called my dealer, discussed with them Yamaha's comment. (Have names of all these folks) and my dealer said they would take care of it, but it was still on national back order. I found one it's part number Navico LOW000-11460-001with Y cable. They run anywhere from $1150 to $1800 online and they are thru hull paired transducers. My dealer is a stand up group and is making it right on my boat as they believe they were told the side scan and structure scan was part of the package. 2021 was not a great year for manufacturing anything, and Yamaha boats are no exception. My suggestion is get the YES warranty for the full 5 years. This is my 3rd Yamaha boat, love them, but quality is not top notch in this model year. Nothing like my first 2012.

At any rate, your side scan will never work with the transducer on the boat, unless they changed their minds and put i on there after mine was built. I did get one of the first off the line in April last year.

So how is the paired sidescan working? I looked up the part number you referenced and it says 0-7deg deadrise. My 255 sport e is 20deg. Just looking for sidescan options and wonder how yours is working since you posted this?