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- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2015
- Boat Model
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- 24
I believe I may be the first person to install and test the Lateral Thrust Enhancers and have some feedback. First, let me start at the end. This mod is already one of my favorites and I believe everyone will share the same experience!
Install:
The packaging is nice. Everything is strategically wrapped by use. The items used to mount the device to the jet pump are separated from the items that are used to attach the straps and those are also separated from the standoffs and other mounting items. When you remove the bolt from the bottom of the jet pump where the LTE will be mounted, there is a standoff you will reuse so make sure to retain it. That is the only part that is reused. There will be one for each pump.
The install should take anyone 10 minutes per side (if you follow the directions). Install was a breeze. As usual, Will and team did an amazing job preparing the instructions and even included a QR code that takes you to the YouTube install video. There are 2 things I suggest paying attention to:
1. Pay attention to the order by which you place the washer on the bolt, then place the new stand off over the bolt, then insert the bolt into the LTE, then place the next washer over the bolt, and finally place the last stand off (previously removed from the OEM part) on the bolt. The order is important, so pay attention to the video.
2. In the video, Will explains that the holes that are used for the straps on the port side will contain crud and its important to clear and clean the holes out. If you don't it will be very difficult to screw in the bolts. I sprayed rust eater in the holes and used a tiny brush to get the crud out. Even at that it took me a couple turns for the bolts to start freely turning.
There are only 3 items needed that do not come with the package. You will need a ratchet, a 12mm socket and a 10mm socket. All the bolts that are shipped with the package will use allen wrenches which are included in the package.
The device itself is very solid and fits solidly onto the jet pump. It fit as if it is OEM. If there is any play, you will know that the stand offs are not properly seated.
All in all the install is so stinking easy.........
Product use:
The Product is great. There is a very noticeable difference. @JCampbell and his wife rode with my wife and I on the Peoria run we did this past weekend with 7 other boats from this site. When my wife launched us, I put the boat in reverse (1st indent with not throttles applied) and turned the steering wheel hard over to one side. The boat spun in it's own space, which it could not do before. @JCampbell and his wife could not believe the response. We all were super geeked!
A couple times on the trip (anytime there was a dock involved), I tried a few different maneuvers at the dock. Consistently, the aft of the boat responded immediately to throttle input when I gave it throttle. If I used a single throttle, the boat responded even more. With both throttles in use one LTE would be doing the work (laterally) and the other pump would be working in the rearward direction. When using 1 throttle, the one LTE would be working primarily laterally and the other pump would be "neutral" and therefore the lateral movement is greater.
I tried to walk the boat to the dock in a direct manner, but the LTE works so well that the aft would move much quicker than the forward section of the boat. I found the perfect maneuver was when I put the nose towards the dock and used the throttle for the opposite pump to move the aft laterally towards the dock. The aft literally moved directly towards the dock without creeping backwards. This was very impressive!
All in all the product was very responsive and exceeded my expectations. I actually have to adjust how I use the throttles around the dock since I get much more response now. This mod makes me feel a little more comfortable with my wife or others docking the boat since they will have much more control.
Thanks @JetBoatPilot and team! I'm a believer!
Install:
The packaging is nice. Everything is strategically wrapped by use. The items used to mount the device to the jet pump are separated from the items that are used to attach the straps and those are also separated from the standoffs and other mounting items. When you remove the bolt from the bottom of the jet pump where the LTE will be mounted, there is a standoff you will reuse so make sure to retain it. That is the only part that is reused. There will be one for each pump.
The install should take anyone 10 minutes per side (if you follow the directions). Install was a breeze. As usual, Will and team did an amazing job preparing the instructions and even included a QR code that takes you to the YouTube install video. There are 2 things I suggest paying attention to:
1. Pay attention to the order by which you place the washer on the bolt, then place the new stand off over the bolt, then insert the bolt into the LTE, then place the next washer over the bolt, and finally place the last stand off (previously removed from the OEM part) on the bolt. The order is important, so pay attention to the video.
2. In the video, Will explains that the holes that are used for the straps on the port side will contain crud and its important to clear and clean the holes out. If you don't it will be very difficult to screw in the bolts. I sprayed rust eater in the holes and used a tiny brush to get the crud out. Even at that it took me a couple turns for the bolts to start freely turning.
There are only 3 items needed that do not come with the package. You will need a ratchet, a 12mm socket and a 10mm socket. All the bolts that are shipped with the package will use allen wrenches which are included in the package.
The device itself is very solid and fits solidly onto the jet pump. It fit as if it is OEM. If there is any play, you will know that the stand offs are not properly seated.
All in all the install is so stinking easy.........
Product use:
The Product is great. There is a very noticeable difference. @JCampbell and his wife rode with my wife and I on the Peoria run we did this past weekend with 7 other boats from this site. When my wife launched us, I put the boat in reverse (1st indent with not throttles applied) and turned the steering wheel hard over to one side. The boat spun in it's own space, which it could not do before. @JCampbell and his wife could not believe the response. We all were super geeked!
A couple times on the trip (anytime there was a dock involved), I tried a few different maneuvers at the dock. Consistently, the aft of the boat responded immediately to throttle input when I gave it throttle. If I used a single throttle, the boat responded even more. With both throttles in use one LTE would be doing the work (laterally) and the other pump would be working in the rearward direction. When using 1 throttle, the one LTE would be working primarily laterally and the other pump would be "neutral" and therefore the lateral movement is greater.
I tried to walk the boat to the dock in a direct manner, but the LTE works so well that the aft would move much quicker than the forward section of the boat. I found the perfect maneuver was when I put the nose towards the dock and used the throttle for the opposite pump to move the aft laterally towards the dock. The aft literally moved directly towards the dock without creeping backwards. This was very impressive!
All in all the product was very responsive and exceeded my expectations. I actually have to adjust how I use the throttles around the dock since I get much more response now. This mod makes me feel a little more comfortable with my wife or others docking the boat since they will have much more control.
Thanks @JetBoatPilot and team! I'm a believer!
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