The official "What did you do to your jet boat today" thread.

[geohil]

The powers that be must not want me to boat this year. I'm on day 22 of waiting for my oil filters to make it here via FedEx. This is the second order - first one FedEx lost. Temps in the PNW are hitting 80 this weekend....and its killing me! Next year I'll just hit the Yamaha dealer like I should have this time. Apparently I have angered FedEx as this is 4 out of my last 5 orders MIA.

 

[johhnyboat]

Can you elaborate on this item?

these are the cooling water pilot outlets (affectionately known as pissers). Sorry I don't have pics of those.

 

[1WetBoat]

these are the cooling water pilot outlets (affectionately known as pissers). Sorry I don't have pics of those.

Ah, ok got it.

 

[Dean P]

The powers that be must not want me to boat this year. I'm on day 22 of waiting for my oil filters to make it here via FedEx. This is the second order - first one FedEx lost. Temps in the PNW are hitting 80 this weekend....and its killing me! Next year I'll just hit the Yamaha dealer like I should have this time. Apparently I have angered FedEx as this is 4 out of my last 5 orders MIA.

That sucks, but I would not let that stop me from going out. Go out and enjoy. When the items arrive then take care of it.

You could always order from Yama or whoever and save what's coming in from FedEx for next year. ?

 

[HangOutdoors]

Hihg water Bilge Alarm going in

 

[HangOutdoors]

And gas fume detector going in wth blower control

 

[Babin Farms]

The powers that be must not want me to boat this year. I'm on day 22 of waiting for my oil filters to make it here via FedEx. This is the second order - first one FedEx lost. Temps in the PNW are hitting 80 this weekend....and its killing me! Next year I'll just hit the Yamaha dealer like I should have this time. Apparently I have angered FedEx as this is 4 out of my last 5 orders MIA.

I would take the boat out anyways and plan on changing the oil at a later date. I won't hurt a thing to run last season's oil.

 

[HangOutdoors]

Dual batteries in. Lower one is cranking. Top Northstar TPPL AGM, is house.

 

[Augieol65]

Like this idea. How was the install for these, any major modifications? Did you wire them to a new switch or current cabin lighting?

Just wired them to the cabin lighting since it’s simple and able to be dimmed

 

[Augieol65]

Augieol65 I was just looking online to replace all of my rings will chrome style. I'll take any extra's you are willing to part with

How many you got on your boat? Ill try my best to help everyone that’s asked

 

[PEARCE]

The powers that be must not want me to boat this year. I'm on day 22 of waiting for my oil filters to make it here via FedEx. This is the second order - first one FedEx lost. Temps in the PNW are hitting 80 this weekend....and its killing me! Next year I'll just hit the Yamaha dealer like I should have this time. Apparently I have angered FedEx as this is 4 out of my last 5 orders MIA.

Do you not have a local motorcycle shop/dealer nearby? I have the MR-1's so mine are the 303 filters that I assume also fit the R-1 motorcycle engine and I'm sure others as well. It's a quick phone call away to make sure they have them on hand and stop by and get them.

Like the others have already said, it won't hurt to run it on the old oil till you can get the filters. Just make sure you have the correct amount in the engines. I change my oil every other year because we never put enough hours on it in one season to justify changing it every year.

 

[hapyfishrmn]

How many you got on your boat? Ill try my best to help everyone that’s asked

I have 9 cup holders in total.

 

[ctyke]

Will get pics when I get to the lake. Installed battery charger, more interior lights, flag holder, and wakeboard rack. Polished it up, hooked up to the rig and ready to roll to the lake after a long winters nap.

 

[WV Hillbilly]

Installed the Stoltz roller, added six LED 3/4” marker lights ( trailer came with 4 one of which was hidden by the spare tire), upgraded the stop/turn/tail to LED, and installed the Nilight off road lights as backup lights. Sorry about the picture quality and the tools sitting around.

 

[Maineiac]

Anchor Locker Drain

Amarine-made Straight Thru-Hull Valve Fitting Fully Threaded Stainless Steel 316 Boat Thru Hull for 3/8-Inch Interior Diameter Hose Thru Drain Boat Hose - - Amazon.com

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Was it hard to get the old one out?

 

[Maineiac]

Installed tower speakers and a new stereo head unit. Wet Sounds Rev 8 & Wet Sounds MC-20.

 

[johhnyboat]

Was it hard to get the old one out?

It was very easy, I pulled it out with needle nose pliers. The problem is that it’s not flush on the inside, so I’m going to cut it down to the nut with a dremel. I don’t want the locker to always have water in it.

 

[Maineiac]

It was very easy, I pulled it out with needle nose pliers. The problem is that it’s not flush on the inside, so I’m going to cut it down to the nut with a dremel. I don’t want the locker to always have water in it.

I was curious about that. It looked like it would be too long on the inside and might not let water drain out properly. I’d love to see a picture of the inside of the locker from you or @HangOutdoors

 

[johhnyboat]

I’ll take a pic tomorrow when I cut it off. It’s still not going to be 100% flush but it will allow most of the water to drain.

 

[J-RAD]

Unscrewed the rub rail and caulked along the seam and screw holes, hoping to lessen the water intrusion. It's running out of places to come in...