255XD Loose hand rail

[flyingnugget]

Ok, WTH Yamaha! Why do you not fix the issue with the hand rails!!! Just a little loctite Yamaha.

Ok, slight rant over. Have a 2024 255XD and the starboard bow handrail is already coming loose! ?‍

I knew how to fix them on my 242 but can someone please give me advice and suggestions on how to access the hand rail hardware on the newer boats?

appreciate ya,

 

[YoDaddy292]

I don't know how the 255 is laid out but I found taking out the speaker helped get closer than the full reach-under from the seats. Buuut, since you knew how to do it on a 242 (which is probably closer to my hull) then this may not help.

 

[F.M.]

My 24 255XD has a port side handrail loose. Looks to me like removing the speakers for access is the way to go.

 

[flyingnugget]

@F.M. You too?
Yea I looked at that as probable entry point but the speaker is pretty far aft of the fwd handrail bolt. The storage compartment looks smaller too. Maybe it’s my mind saying, don’t even think of getting in there again ?. That’s a pretty good stretch in a small spot. Wasn’t sure if I had to take the side cushion off to get access. Since you are on a roll with the mods, if u come across a way please let me know.

 

[Jim Davis]

I took the side cushion off on mine to get to it. 3 or 4 hidden screws then lift up on the cushion. There is a video somewhere but can't find it.

 

[flyingnugget]

@Jim Davis

How are the screws accessible? Do I still need to remove the speaker and get to them that way?

I’ll bring the boat home later this weekend to work on it before heading to JetSet?. Just trying to get a game plan.

thx

 

[F.M.]

Luckily mine was only the rear nut loose, so access thru the speaker hole was sufficient.

FYI since I’l you’ll be going in blind, it’s a 13mm.

 

[flyingnugget]

13mm… you Da’man!!!
Thanks for taking my torrets filled trial and error out of the way!

 

[Jim Davis]

@Jim Davis

How are the screws accessible? Do I still need to remove the speaker and get to them that way?

I’ll bring the boat home later this weekend to work on it before heading to JetSet?. Just trying to get a game plan.

thx

Yeah mine was the front I think. The screws are kind of hidden on the bottom of the side cushion if you need them.

 

[flyingnugget]

@Jim Davis

Thanks for that info!

So, Like @Jim Davis mentioned. There are 3 screw at the bottom of the bow sidewall cushion. Remove them and the cushion slides upward and that gives you access to the handrail hardware. The nut is a 13mm Like @F.M. also mention. The cushion slides up off an "L" shaped bracket. Much easier than my previous Yamaha. Took me about 15min for the whole process. The hardest thing was getting the brackets to realign with the screw holes and getting the 3 screws back in place. good to go.

Thanks a ton guys. Hope this helps with someone else.

 

[ragingrhino]

Ok, WTH Yamaha! Why do you not fix the issue with the hand rails!!! Just a little loctite Yamaha.

Ok, slight rant over. Have a 2024 255XD and the starboard bow handrail is already coming loose! ?‍

I knew how to fix them on my 242 but can someone please give me advice and suggestions on how to access the hand rail hardware on the newer boats?

appreciate ya,

Yup i have the same thing with my SX250. I spent an extremely frustrating 90 minutes yesterday with 3 wrench extenders on trying to reach the hole and then when i finally got it there the angle wouldnt work for it to screw in.

I have to take the speaker off to get a closer and easier angle and you better believe im throwing loctite on there

 

[gthorson]

On the driver side the horn is the best access to the rear end of the handrail.

 

[ragingrhino]

On the driver side the horn is the best access to the rear end of the handrail.

Unfortunately its the front end