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@@Fluterra It goes back several years when they apparently were legally challenged on the power output of their motorcycles. Since then, they have chosen not to advertise it as a selling point for pretty much anything. Even when they disclose it on title paperwork, it is understated. The title for my SVHO says 250 HP even though numerous tests of the SVHO stock engine have shown they are putting out 280 HP.

@@richardjackson1745 SeaDoo makes a nice machine and they are known to be very comfortable. For me, I chose the Yamaha because of better reliability and efficiency. Of course, how you ride makes a difference too. I am happy enough with the SVHO and I am not looking to try to squeeze out another 5 mph of top speed. While the new 325 is no faster than the SVHO as a stock machine, if you are one of those guys that plans on tuning and modding your ski to make it go as fast as possible, it seems that Sea Doo has done some of the work for you with the new engine design. That could be worth something too.

@@TheShipsLogg Thanks for the quick reply! I am a Yamaha guy at heart for their reliability, but SeaDoo rides nice as well... tough choice. Happy riding.

@@dennisdischler6541 that may be an indication that the hull material is either not consistent, too thick or both. If that is the case, you may need a transom mount transducer.

@@billyshreeve9058 That's awesome!!! Have fun with it!

@@herbertbeltran165 not it does not. It does need to be mounted in an area of the hull that is consistent though. If there are bubbles or other impurities in the hull where the transducer is mounted, it will cause a bad signal which leads to incorrect readings. If that happens, you can try a different location.

I don't know if he does but you can contact him to find out. His name is Loren and you can find him at Boondocks PWC on FB

@@SlayerHawkX 😂😂😂. I'm not a speed demon but I wouldn't mind just removing the limiter

@@catfisher420 not a bad idea but that's why you should always have two straps on the front. The strap built into the trailer is mainly for recovering the PWC from the water. Of course, it can hold the ski onto the trailer too but there should be an additional bow secure point.

@@msanc315 you are definitely not the only one asking that question. I can't figure it out either.

@@35geovanni Thanks. I appreciate that. It really is a lot of fun, plus you will meet some great people who ride.

Okay, lets address some facts here. Yes, Yamaha did have a cracking issue with their heads but that was primarily on skis that had been modified. The issue was very rare in stock skis and almost non existent in stock NA skis. I'm sure you know that when someone adds boost or make other changes to get those higher RPM's things can happen. Basically, when you do that, you are pulling more power out of the engine that the manufacturer originally designed it to make. It doesn't mean that it cant do it but it will not be as reliable. This applies to any type of an engine whether it be a jet ski, car, or boat. Furthermore, Yamaha changed the castings for the 1.8 heads starting with the 2021 models to eliminate the issue.

@@TheShipsLogg Clearly you have no idea what you are talking about. This is my last reply to you. You want to troll people on here, go ahead keep trolling i will no longer participate in this discussion. Also you do not know how to listen and you are unwilling to learn. My comments on here are to help and protect those who do not know and do not anticipate a bad product from a large manufacturer. I wish i knew the truth when my SVHO had cylinder head cracked the 1st time, i thought it was one off too, but when it cracked again and 7 others around me in my area (all stock), I started doing my own research. I have seen many bone stock 1.8 L skis including mine that cracked heads, A LOT OF THEM. Again: Not uncommon. Again: on BOTH SC and NA. Again been happening for a very long time, ever since 1.8L SHO came out. . Yamaha Did Not change casting in 2021, they revised a part # and called it a change, for the head and the heads were still cracking until 2024 when 1.9L came out Nothing to do with more power , mods, heat stress or any other issues. The problem is : 1: bad head casting 2. thin block walls too thin (same as some newer outboards with thin block walls) =Simply cost cutting on alloys. .

@@andresont Typical response from someone who struggles to have a simple conversation based on facts. Also, how am I trolling somebody when it's my channel? I'm simply responding politely to comments and questions. Of course, you are probably not going to respond or even read this so I'll stop wasting my time.

@@dennisdischler6541 I sold the ski a few months ago but the transducer was still rock solid then.

@@emiliosman820 I'm glad you found it helpful. Good luck on your search!

@@johnnow1 Yes it does. It shows up when following a route.

@@robberlin4813 Yessir!!! Wouldn't be without it.

@@briansmarslok5096 I try to flush each time I take it out of salt water. Usually there is a water hookup at the ramp but if not, I find one somewhere. I always carry a hose with me.

@@wagslarr I have not done that one yet. I gotta see if I can get my hands on one.

@@RichardStephens-ed5rb Awesome!! I'm glad it worked for you!

@@airstone1673 Good point. I also agree that turbos are great for a ski. I wish there was a manufacturer that still used them. Honda was the last one that did it I remember correctly.

@@ronrosenerger3216 There is a cup holder adapter that Yamaha makes to mount accessories on the new models. It allows you to mount a RAM Ball so you can mount just about anything you want.

@@TheShipsLogg That’s good news thanks. Wish the dealer would have told me that and I even went to the parts department. Thanks again

@@ronrosenerger3216 you are welcome

@@ronrosenerger3216 I think you can't go wrong with a strap that's bolted onto the trailer. Easy to use and you won't lose them.

@@williamgleaton2992 Well, it looks like the party is over now. They were forced to shut down and I heard the island was up for sale.

@@TheShipsLogg Yea they bought it without anyone knowing for $64,000 , now they are trying to sell it for $14,000,000 million because if they would of done their homework before they bought it they would of known the island goes under water with every big storm that passes by Tampa Bay.

@@briansmarslok5096 I currently do not have any for that model and I just recently bought a 24. The panel for that one is different with a few similarities. If you have questions though, I may remember enough to answer them.

@@1989rrichard It is true that a lot of forced induction engines need them but not necessarily all. It depends on the engine and the amount of boost that the turbo/supercharger can create. That being said, adding a blow off valve when you don't really need one won't really hurt anything so you may choose to do it simply as a precaution.

@@russg007 Good question. I have heard a lot of rumors about things that Kawasaki is working on but a new engine was not one of them.

@@Todd-h7e I remember meeting him. It was pretty cool meeting someone that watches my channel. I have gone north of Chattanooga by boat but not by jet ski. We went up to Nashville and I remember it was a nice ride. I may just do a bit of research to find out where the fuel stops are (I can't remember) to see if it is doable by ski.

@@TheShipsLoggWe are going to do the same. Without you, we would have never gone! Love your content, keep making videos. Pretty cool we live close to each other too. We go to Lanier and Hartwell all the time!

@@Todd-h7e Hopefully we will run into each other on Lanier soon. I am at Aqualand Marina.

@@AlesSandro4437 He had a GP 1800 SVHO with a stage 3 kit on. He was fast as hell! That's also the same guy that I had to pull out of the weeds. 🤣

@@07z51 Thanks and you are welcome!! 😁

@@kaybatbat1124 there is an on/off switch on the unit. Plus the head unit is removable for when you are not using the ski.

@@BARSSTUDIO I think Sea Doo makes a really nice machine. They are also quite comfortable and usually, Sea Doo is the first major manufacturer to bring new technology to their products. My main reason for going with a Yamaha was simple: reliability. I'm not knocking Sea Doo but in my opinion Yamaha just makes a more dependable product

@@Cesare996 It is neither. It is an FX SVHO. Peak HP is about 280

@@TheShipsLogg is 280 hp stock?

@@Cesare996 yes. It is stock.

@@traceelliot1360 I actually installed a valve for the spray tube so you can turn it on and off. I did a video on it. You will find it in the maintenance area of my channel.

@TheShipsLogg Ok,just watched the piss valve video. Lol I'll be getting that set up tomorrow. Thanks. Hey you can also put a valve like that on the grate water intake hose so that you can tow the pwc faster than 5mph. Without the valve the manual states that water can be forced up into the engine. I have seen a few guys on CZcams do it but if you talk to sales guys and dealership,they have never heard of it.

@TheShipsLogg Been watching videos and you can also use a plastic clamp on the hose when having pwc towed faster than 5mph. Just have to make sure you clamp the correct hose. I'm going the clamp route because with Yamaha reliability I don't plan on being towed very often.

@@traceelliot1360 That's exactly the way I see it.

@@garrybillick3979 I have a PWC super rack and yes, it is awesome for a cooler!

@@TheShipsLogg Awesome….thank you for the reply!

@@nojabformeeducateyourself3393 That's pretty good. I think that was part of the idea for that ski. It was designed to be a long distance ski so fuel consumption is extremely important.

@@willemfrederik8840 you are so welcome. You really can't go wrong with a Kissimmee River ride. You do have to make sure the water level is good though. There are times of the year that the water level is low and it may not be conducive for a ride but other than that, it is a great choice.

@@TheShipsLogg Do you have a facebook or instagram group where you post future rides with groups?

@@southernlife251 yup. You can find me on Instagram @theshipslogg

You are welcome!

Actually, there was a dock there specifically for Dinghy's and jet ski's! We were so excited!

The FX series does not have this problem because they went to a traditional SMC fiberglass hull. The top dig is still nanoexxcel, but there was never an issue in that part of the machine.

@@andycraig7734 Arrrrghhh! 😂

@@SteveAppel-r2o That is so awesome to hear! Thank you for the kind words and Welcome to Georgia.

@@BC_I_LETU I did a video of all of the items that I got for the trip. Most of them, I was able to get off of Amazon. Also, check out The Gulfstreamers group on Facebook. They do the trip every year and they are a great source of information.

@@billwhittenberger I have an SVHO and I definitely get better than 4 mpg at 40. If that is all you are getting, you may want to check your machine

@@abc876 The SVHO definitely has power. I don't think you would be disappointed with that one.

@@davdaman I actually bought an aftermarket crate just before the Bahamas trip. The do-it-yourself one was performing wonderfully but I was not sure I should take it across the ocean to the Bahamas. I did the Bahamas trip with 26 other skis and two of them had the do-it-yourself crate because they had seen my video. They both worked perfectly! Turns out, I should have had more faith in it.

@@TheShipsLogg thanks for letting us know!!

@@christopherwalker5386 I'm glad you found it helpful! That is what these videos are all about. That dog was my little Sandie. Unfortunately, she is no longer with us but she lives on in some of my videos. 😂

@@305dadecounty305 Yes. The only difference is the seat.

@@efthimios I guess it all depends on your style. Personally, I don't see myself owning anything but a Yammy.