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I’m literally at the dealer. They took it in trade. RPMS were hanging right around 7600 WOT. 3 passengers with a total weight of 450, all in cockpit. Nothing in the bow but the filler cushion. I’m just really surprised/disappointed after all I’ve heard
Yeah something is off there as the RPMS seem about right. Something is going on with the impeller or something in the pump tunnel.
Thanks for getting back to me. I’m Just outside of Baltimore. Sea level. I was thinking the RpmS were right so it had to be with pump/impeller as well
It’s not a Yamaha dealer, they took it in trade, they mostly sell chaparral. So they know dick about this boat. I told him I was going to try and get some more information and Id think about it over a breakfast beer. I drove eight hours for the boat so I’m not rushing off. He’s going to pull it and rinse it all out and then I’ll be able to inspect the impeller pump housing and all that.
So I’m headed back in a few minutes. They have the boat pulled out. I’m praying for something simple and obvious (I’m super green with this whole jet boat thing) like shit in the impeller or the bucket not totally clearing. If it isn’t something I can see in short order, would you guys steer clear of this boat? It looks perfect and was owned by a 65 year old who said it was too much boat and traded for a pontoon. Used ARs are not prevalent in my area (hence 8hour drive) but I absolutely hate buyers remorse.
Conditions are super big factor, 1ft chop could slow you down if it hits certain way. Also, loading is key for topw speed, there is no trim, so need to load stern heavy.
Yes there was noticeable slippage, which from what I’ve read is normal from holeshot and remedied by the L13. But I wouldn’t expect cavitation issues at WOT. the hull was recently pressure washed. It was only put in the water for my seatrail.
Okay so the sales rep took it back out with his technician and got it to 45 before pulling it out of the water. The technician also said that it’s bottom painted, and that will typically rob a few mph from the top end. I’m pulling in to inspect now. But I do feel a little better that they got to 45 with 2 people ( he took a pic with his phone). The Bimini is also out. Does that rob a mph or 2?
No I have the same boat at sea level with my wife and 2 small kids with the Bimini up and I run 50 to 51. The comment about the haul being painted is BS. Sounds like there may be a few items wrong though if it’s only hitting 45.
Thank you for your input. I am still on the fence as used AR in my area is hard to come by. I have pulled the plugs and there was quite a bit of water the bilge didn’t pull. That alone would account for some speed I would think. This definitely wasn’t cared for like it had hoped. Of course no pics of bottom/impeller area online before I got here. I’m just seeing it for the first time.
This boat will take some work and a lot of cleaning. Depending on how mechanically inclined you are and how much time you have. It all comes to cost and time. If the price is right and you have the know how and possibly up to 1k in new parts if needed.
I think they cleaned the topside to make it nice and shiny and didn’t do shit to the underside. I’m super frustrated but I really appreciate all of you guys’ input. Price is 29k out the door. Cheaper than most the 17 195’s I’ve seen but there’s no service log. The sales rep doesn’t even know that the oil has ever been changed. Just too many red flags