several issues and questions for my 2016 fsh 190.

[jaysen]

Hi everyone. I just placed my 2016 fsh 190, that had been purchased this past December, in the water a few days ago and had some issues I hope I can be helped with.

1- The steering is a little rough and noisy and after doing some research I believe it is the steering cable. Anyone have experience fixing this problem? would it be under the warranty?

2- When on the water after 4 hours, the engine alarm went on and said low oil pressure. I turned off the boat and checked the oil level (just did an oil change in December) and the oil was fine. the boat needed a few turns to start up again and the engine alarm was still on but only said " check engine". I slowly drove 5-10 minutes back to the dock and turned it off for about 20 minutes. After this point, the alarm or warnings never went off again. Batteries are charged. I used the boat all day yesterday with no alarms at all. I am kinda paranoid now and don't trust to take the boat more than a mile offshore.

3- Because i am on the ocean, i have been using a jetdock but find that it is difficult to center the boat on it. I feel it is because the boat has a deep V compared to other jet boats but would like to hear from anyone else that uses one. I also notice the articulating keel is on the bottom of the jet dock and the front of the boat is creating a crease in it.

4- Would anyone know where i can access the mechanic/maintenance manual and perhaps the software and plug so i can check the alarm history and sensor status on the boat?

5 - When going above 25 mph i feel like the boat sometimes hydroplanes (feels like it is skidding to the side a little as I am driving forward). It was windy with 17 mph gusts and the current was moving with the tide. This is my first jet boat and i am unsure if it is normal or not but found myself needing to compensate with the steering a bit.

 

[Julian]

1. Not sure why your steering would be"rough and noisy". The only noise I've ever had that was unusual came from a reverse gate that was hanging too low (in the jetstream) and it chattered through the throttles...I don't recall feeling it in the steering though.
2. You should get YDS and read what codes it errored on to determine why this happened. YDS is available on EBAY
3. Not familiar with jetdocks...I have an airdock.
4. You can sometimes find these on Ebay
5. Not sure what you mean by "hydroplanes" - boats are meant to hydroplane.

 

[ClemsonTiger]

#5 Yes, when you have strong cross wind the boat will slide. The boat does not have "keel or rudder" like a sailboat or outboard engine.

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

F S H has both a keel and a rudder but if you add a cobra viper to your boat it will act like a different boat all together.
Quicker planing better steering at all speeds and better reverse control straight tracking at speed and no more loosing control when you rapidly decelerate. and even a power steering effect do a search for people who have it. I also agree that the reverse may be touching the water exiting the nozzle making it vibrate.

 

[ClemsonTiger]

F S H has both a keel and a rudder but if you add a cobra viper to your boat it will act like a different boat all together.
Quicker planing better steering at all speeds and better reverse control straight tracking at speed and no more loosing control when you rapidly decelerate. and even a power steering effect do a search for people who have it. I also agree that the reverse may be touching the water exiting the nozzle making it vibrate.

SMH. Yes, all boats have a keel! And the FSH has a “rudder” of sorts.

If my very short post was read properly, it’s clear that I said “like a sailboat or outboard”

No mention in your post addressing the OP issue....

Strong cross wind and the FSH will slide. Will do so with or without “aftermarket rudders” added

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

well I guess we will just have to disagree then.
@jaysen Ask some people who already have the viper on their boats and see what they say

 

[Tailwaters]

Did you purchase the boat new? If so sounds like the best bet would be to take it to the dealer being you've got several issues

 

[jaysen]

1. Not sure why your steering would be"rough and noisy". The only noise I've ever had that was unusual came from a reverse gate that was hanging too low (in the jetstream) and it chattered through the throttles...I don't recall feeling it in the steering though.
2. You should get YDS and read what codes it errored on to determine why this happened. YDS is available on EBAY
3. Not familiar with jetdocks...I have an airdock.
4. You can sometimes find these on Ebay
5. Not sure what you mean by "hydroplanes" - boats are meant to hydroplane.

any idea what specific yds is good? there are many options o n ebay but none say fsh 190.

F S H has both a keel and a rudder but if you add a cobra viper to your boat it will act like a different boat all together.
Quicker planing better steering at all speeds and better reverse control straight tracking at speed and no more loosing control when you rapidly decelerate. and even a power steering effect do a search for people who have it. I also agree that the reverse may be touching the water exiting the nozzle making it vibrate.

i have the thrust vector from jetboat pilot. im not sure how they compare.

Did you purchase the boat new? If so sounds like the best bet would be to take it to the dealer being you've got several issues

i got the boat used and unfortunately i didnt realize it wasnt in the condition i thought. minor issues noticed, but it should still be under warranty. i prefer to do my own work, the yamaha jet boat dealer by me doesnt have the most honest reputation.

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

To answer your question on the difference there are a lot of people who have had both this is one who just posted his opinion but there are so many more just do a search.

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   FLBulldoggerActive Member
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   Location:
   Parrish, FL
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   Boat Make:
   Yamaha
   Year:
   2013
   Boat Model:
   SX
   Boat Length:
   19
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[jaysen]

i have been looking for the yds without any luck. can anyone link me to an ebay sale or website that sells the correct yds for the 2016 fsh 190?