Yamaha steering

[Smitty244]

Do Yamaha boats steer backwards in reverse? Just bought a new sx195 and it’s my first jet boat. Haven’t had it out yet but I know all jet boats I’ve seen steer backwards in reverse.

 

[BRosen]

They do. But it's really slow to respond. Takes some practice

 

[Smitty244]

Yeah especially being used to stern drives

 

[14SX190]

Also, minor steering corrections and keep it slow.

 

[Neutron]

I may be wrong but I think the OP is asking if the reverse steering direction is opposite direction from standard prop boats. Like a jet ski does or some brp powered jet boats
Yamaha boats will turn in the same direction as prop boats, just are not as quick to respond.

 

[Smitty244]

Yes. My dad has a sea doo jet boat and to back right you turn the wheel to the left. Is that how the Yamaha is or is it like a car

 

[mrcleanr6]

if your backing up, the direction the top of the steering wheel is turned is the direction the stern of the boat will go.

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

They do not steer backward like the sea doo you turn the wheel just like your car

 

[Smitty244]

Good lol. I had a sea ray for 20 years and that would be confusing for a bit

 

[jeffrt]

Definitely opposite to the Seadoo boats, or at least the Sportster I just sold.