Jetboat vs. Prop Water Skiing

[rmort]

Hi - we're considering a Yamaha jetboat (22 ft). We have a I/O prop boat today. Looking for perspective on how the water skiing experience would change.

Also, will the twin three cylinder four stroke engine provide enough power?

 

[DiggerPA]

Water ski and wake board behind a Prop and a 195s (single engine) and I did not notice any difference except for the start, the 195s was quicker to get up on and easier in my opinion. The twin engine should have plenty of power.

 

[AZMark]

Lots of spray and rough water inside the wake from the twin jets.

 

[Babin Farms]

Need to be back around 60-65ft back to stay out of the jetwash but other than that it’s not much different.

 

[MNJets]

Up until 2019, I had only skied behind I/O (35+ years). I've owned a 2019 212X and now the 2024 222XD and they are great to slalom behind. The Yamaha has more power and pulls me up quicker than any I/O I've ever skied behind. The Yamaha's are great for slalom skiing but if you're skillset is staying inside the wake, I would agree with AMZark that the water is rough directly behind the boat and has a sharper wake.