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 | FITS 2019 model year and newer Yamaha Single Engine jet boats ONLY! (see below for twin-engine) Due to Yamaha redesigning the nozzles and reverse buckets starting with the 2019 models, we have the newest AK-19 versions to provide you with the ULTIMATE steering for more control at all speeds from docking to wide open and water sports activities. This system offers all the features and benefits of the original Ultimate steering with a wider and more effective stance to be compatible with the new 2019 and newer nozzle designs. Fully adjustable, selectable, and spring-loaded this system is built from the same tempered aluminum for strength and effectiveness with a low profile. | |
Since reverse is taking the jet thrust and pushing it down and to the sides, you need 1.5-2x as much throttle to get more control and speed compared to forward thrust. In reverse, the A/K rudder helps but you need some water moving over the rudder to get that reaction.
I'll be heading out for my maiden voyage tomorrow, and I'll be solo. Where do you put your dock lines? The bow and stern, or do you use the middle one too? (212SE) Thanks!
Dock lines go bow and stern for simple tie ups like launching. I put a fender on the front bow grab rail about 2ft from the front edge, one on the middle cleat, one around the rear tower tube, and one on the rear cleat. Watch your dock lines don't fall in the water or you'll suck them up.
I have an older model, but the principals are the same. During launch and retrieve we use only a bow and stern line, no spring lines unless the dock has other boats tied up near us. When we dock our boats, even for fuel or lunch we will use at least one spring line, depending on wind and current, preferably two spring lines to keep the boat in it's spot. We leave our lines tied to the boat's cleat's and secure them inboard while using the boat. For our slip, I tied a fender to the dock cleat where the stern of the boat rests. That fender helps us ID our slip when everybody is out and you don't have to look for the little #'s on the end of the dock. I tie a bow and stern line and then, two spring lines from the middle cleat. I use the tower to tie off fenders, I can get the fenders where they will better protect the hull from the dock, than just using the cleats positions. Tying up the 35' Beneteau is very similar, even though it has no midship cleat, spring lines are just arranged a little differently.
As far as the OP...Cobra ultimates w/ mega fangs, for our model, made a difference in my ability to back into our slip without bumping into everything around us.
LOL at the boat tied up southwest of you in that last picture!! I respect your tightly coiled rope ends - looks like he went full whiskey banana on his cleats.
Agreed, lol. Funny, I only ever saw 3 very nice older ladies on that boat, we helped them in a couple of times. I guess one of them likes macrame more than flemishing.
That is a SeaRay swim platform. It is big as compared to the boat's LOA. Thanks for the comment on flemishing the working ends of the docklines. Willow started doing it, and I quickly adopted the technique. It is 2nd nature now. It is better stepping on a coil than slipping on a loose end.
I love that sailboat - i've been looking at used boats online quite a bit. I'd love to have the time to use it and the Yamaha. Maybe in retirement.
Thanks, us too. It is a labor of love. We use it a lot. When the winds don't blow we use the Yamaha.
I did order the VIPER AK-19 and have it here on my bench waiting to install. Should I have ordered the super ultimate?Just add the cobra super ultimate ak-19 deluxe to it and it will be like a different boat in forward and in reverse and in all speeds not just at the dock and get a plaining surface for faster hole shots and a cleaner wake plus a smoother ride in chop for only $268.99 It is also spring loaded and adjustable with free domestic shipping and a 30 day money back satisfaction guarantee, www.cobrajetsteering.com
FITS 2019 model year and newer Yamaha Single Engine jet boats ONLY! (see below for twin-engine)
Due to Yamaha redesigning the nozzles and reverse buckets starting with the 2019 models, we have the newest AK-19 versions to provide you with the ULTIMATE steering for more control at all speeds from docking to wide open and water sports activities.
This system offers all the features and benefits of the original Ultimate steering with a wider and more effective stance to be compatible with the new 2019 and newer nozzle designs. Fully adjustable, selectable, and spring-loaded this system is built from the same tempered aluminum for strength and effectiveness with a low profile.
Are you referring to this? Cobra Top Fangs Upgrade Kit I did not. Do I need them?
