Thrust Vectors or Cobra Fins?

[john94si]

Thats where we boat mostly. So you dont need a 2015 242 limited s?

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

Have you even tried this new boat as it is from the factory ? We must have typed at the same time. I am always around Tierra Verde or Fort Desoto , or the skyway playing with big ships in the shipping lane.

 

[john94si]

I did a 30 min demo on their boat. I hope to get this one out in st pete this saturday. Maybe dunedin or desoto depending on the traffic.

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

There is a real huge sand bar in Bunces pass right in front of Desoto, lots of other Yamaha jet boat owners are always parked there. It is particularly popular because it is NOT in the preserve, so beer and pets are ok.

 

[biglar155]

What kind of popcorn do you prefer? Buttered, Cheese, Caramel? Wait for it, Wait for it.................

I like cheese and caramel combined!

Sorry what were we talking about? (Stop bringing food into this...)

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Yeah, that bag of kettle corn got me cravin' now!

 

[john94si]

Yea thats where we took the kids last time. We maybe out there.

Grey 2015 look for me..no numbers on the boat yet of course. Ill have my kids with me

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

Cool I ride either my red Yamaha fx ho cruiser or my white one you will always see a white video camera mounted just in front of me .

 

[JetBoatPilot]

@john94si you can get mats to match the OEM. Call me for more details. 850-960-3236

 

[Bennie]

Does anyone with a 2015 242LS have these fins on? I have thought about them too, but then salesmen and parts specialist at my Yamaha dealership swear I don't need them with the new articulating keel.

However I'm still thinking 5 have GOT to be better than just 1. Any thoughts from those with the new keel?

 

[john94si]

They were ordered yesterday. I will install as soon as they arrive and post an update.

 

[MikeyL]

We love ours. We would not drive without them. Thrust Vector XVs.

 

[JetBoatPilot]

@Bennie we have a video that shows performance difference with and without. Check out our YouTube channel.

 

[Zeus2013]

Does anyone with a 2015 242LS have these fins on? I have thought about them too, but then salesmen and parts specialist at my Yamaha dealership swear I don't need them with the new articulating keel.

However I'm still thinking 5 have GOT to be better than just 1. Any thoughts from those with the new keel?

Honestly, i have the 2015 SX240 right now I do not feel the need for fins. But I have only been out on the boat for two hours. Once I do some more no wake speed and see how the stearing is, then I will decide on fins. Probably decide this weekend if they are needed.

 

[MikeyL]

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Does anyone with a 2015 242LS have these fins on? I have thought about them too, but then salesmen and parts specialist at my Yamaha dealership swear I don't need them with the new articulating keel ... However I'm still thinking 5 have GOT to be better than just 1. Any thoughts from those with the new keel?

Benny: Just for your information: Anyone with a 2015 24-foot Yamaha CAN answer this question and help you, if they are able to reply.
All of the hulls and ancillary equipment (keel, etc) are the same.
And I meant to say earlier I, for one, do not agree, with your dealership.
You may not NEED a set ...... but you'll WANT a set. BIG DIFFERENCE !
Good Luck, Mikey Lulejian - Lake Oconee, GA

 

[txav8r]

Every few years, Yamaha makes improvements. Sometimes they are compromises. For instance, some would say the ability to bow dive the boat into a submarine move was a plus, others argue they would never do that to their boat. But that was lost with the intro to the 240 series from the 230. And now the 2015 with all of its improvements, adds a full length bottom keel chine followed by the "articulating keel". It is a low speed handling improvement, but it does restrict some of the more fun high speed characteristics that have been common to the Yamaha line for years. The more stable the boats get, the less radical you can maneuver it. Dealership employees sell boats and are motivated to provide information to help "sell" them. Ever since Yamaha came out with the TDE, thrust directional enhancement, I think the average practiced owner could easily deal with the boat without fins or articulating keels. They all add improvements, but they also have some additional characteristics that you may or may not like...and we continue with the ability to make up your own mind, but your opinion may not follow suit with person that recommends it strongly. Just remember, your mileage may vary!

 

[Glassman]

If you have to travel through numerous slow speed or "No Wake" zones, fins can be a great help. At speed they are out of the water (at least on my boat).

Any type of rudder or fin will "help" the boat track better, but you do still need to learn how the boat handles and how not to over-correct too much when steering. Let the propulsion do the steering as it was designed to do. Typically I just use the throttles to steer the boat when going slow...and I really don't enjoy going slow when I could be going FAST!

 

[txav8r]

Ain't that the truth, no wake zones seem to take FOREVER!

 

[scokill]

Ain't that the truth, no wake zones seem to take FOREVER!

On our lake people ignore no wake zones and no wake courtesy...it's a pet peeve of mine. I've seen people given tickets at Lake Fork for ignoring no wake but that's about it.

 

[Boat Crazy]

Proud to say we made it through 3 pages and we are still civil about the topic. Maturity at it's best. What a fantastic site to be a member of.