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Let’s see those new boats just picked up 252SE
- Thread starter Vinny Dip
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foozed
Jet Boat Addict
- Messages
- 69
- Reaction score
- 88
- Points
- 92
- Location
- Black Mountain, NC
- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2021
- Boat Model
- 252SD
- Boat Length
- 25
ken4motion
Jetboaters Lieutenant
- Messages
- 164
- Reaction score
- 103
- Points
- 162
- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2021
- Boat Model
- 252SE
- Boat Length
- 25
Eriejetboater
Jet Boat Lover
- Messages
- 32
- Reaction score
- 56
- Points
- 77
- Location
- Port Clinton, Ohio
- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2021
- Boat Model
- 252SE
- Boat Length
- 25
I missed this thread at first, but can comment on experiences and top speed. There have been 3 problems thus far:
1) the anchor locker drain was dumping water into the bilge when people were riding in the bow. I RTV'd the drain hole shut and haven't had any further problems. I plan to replace the fitting with a stainless steel version that is longer, but haven't gotten around to it yet.
2) the cleanout port cover was not well sealed to the boat. This allowed water to dump into the bilge any time I slowed down and a wave came into the stern or anytime the water came up the clean out ports. More RTV and it is fixed. Runs pretty dry now.
3) One of the 4 screws that hold the connext screen on worked its way loose. Allen wrench and it's fixed now.
Other than that, it is a great boat, even for Lake Erie. I recently did my 10 hour service with no real issues. The fastest I've actually seen is 44MPH, but I can't say I've actually done a real top speed run yet. I haven't had a smooth day on the water since I got out of the break in period. (It gets pretty choppy on the western basin of Lake Erie.)
ken4motion
Jetboaters Lieutenant
- Messages
- 164
- Reaction score
- 103
- Points
- 162
- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2021
- Boat Model
- 252SE
- Boat Length
- 25
So far, I've only taken the boat out three times so I don't have that much data to go on.
Positives: Boat overall runs flawlessly. The fly by wire throttle is a gem. Solid on water, tracks well, a nice ride improvement over the SX190. Nice power, 45 MPH tops with two people and 3/4 fuel, flat water ASL. (I think she has more though)
No leaks but I did change out the anchor locker drain.
From a quality control viewpoint, some issues are noticed:
windshield door is misaligned.
Starboard bow seat back does not sit flush to hull so there is a nice gap for water to enter.
The port side swim platform speaker does not work.
Overspray on black gloss finishes.
Captain's chairs were loose, bolts coming out.
If you have not seen the video yet produced by @Leojay
252SE Maiden, Break-in, quick review!
Positives: Boat overall runs flawlessly. The fly by wire throttle is a gem. Solid on water, tracks well, a nice ride improvement over the SX190. Nice power, 45 MPH tops with two people and 3/4 fuel, flat water ASL. (I think she has more though)
No leaks but I did change out the anchor locker drain.
From a quality control viewpoint, some issues are noticed:
windshield door is misaligned.
Starboard bow seat back does not sit flush to hull so there is a nice gap for water to enter.
The port side swim platform speaker does not work.
Overspray on black gloss finishes.
Captain's chairs were loose, bolts coming out.
If you have not seen the video yet produced by @Leojay
252SE Maiden, Break-in, quick review!