Leon, cannot get over how CLEAN your boat is - looks better than the day it rolled out of the factory after eight years somehow. Your attention to detail is awe inspiring. Love your videos and have done some of your mods already. Happy boating!
Hey Neill, thanks so much for the compliments! I boat exclusively in Salt Water so yeah, I put my time into cleaning and care. Thanks so much for watching, appreciate all the comments, thanks!
Loved it Captain Leon and thank you for the shout out! I honestly thought she’d be 110k based on the lead up and the prices you left us hanging with. I’m truly shocked how affordable that Yamaha was (with trailer no less)!
Great video Capt Leon. Thinking about purchasing a Yamaha for the 2022 season and running it around in the GSB. Glad to know the boats are holding up to salt water after 8 years. Will revisit your videos if/when I get the boat for tips and tricks.
Finally a boat accessories video that was helpful. The greatest addition we have added to our boat is a hot logic. It plugs into the ciggarete lighter adapter & we are able to enjoy hot food on our boat. Our issue now is keeping our interior free from mold stains. Any tips?
We just purchased a 23 Yamaha 195S jet boat. I look forward to adding some of the nice mods that you have installed on your boat. Great video. The first mod will be the bumper holders. Thanks for the info.
Love the videos. Thanks for taking the time to put these together. I have an AR195 to be picked up in the spring. I’m in NYS too, but in the Finger Lakes area. Can’t wait to get out. I like those fender locks. I don’t know if I can bring myself to drill into the boat though.
Hey Paul, thanks for watching and congrats on the boat. I know what you mean about drilling. As long as you measure, inspect and be certain before you drill, it should all come out fine. Also remember that fiberglass is easily fixable. Professionals can make it look like you never drilled. Good luck.
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore Good point. I’m sure I will end up putting them in, but brand new the boat is so pristine, I will probably give it a year or two before I start doing surgery.
Fantastic video Capt Leon! Thank you for sharing. I am yet to receive my sx190, I was told early spring, but I look forward to installing some of these mods. Could you please share the part number/link for your Stoltz roller? Many thanks.
Sorry Mehdi, I'm not of the model number. I would wait until you get your boat, then measure it and compare it to what Stolz has to offer. Congrats on your new purchase, and thanks for watching!!
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore Sounds good. Wish we had your water here in STL. Here on the Mississippi River the fish jump out of the water in to your boat..🤣 Like I said, we have alot of the samee ideas,. I have a similar video about mods on my channel. Actually I have one for inside and one for outside of the boat. Here is the inside. czcams.com/video/sDVtDVbz-l8/video.html
I believe this is what I have, with the smaller boat and trailer I needed the spare to be angled away from hull. Thanks for compliments and thanks for watching! www.amazon.com/Extreme-Max-3001-0064-Mount-Carrier/dp/B001AXKOCA/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1BWCO3R6UPKIP&keywords=angled+spare+tire+carrier&qid=1649021433&sprefix=angled+spare+tire+carrier%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-5
Great Video! Enjoy seeing all your mods. Where did you get the bow light? Can you share the link? Also can you link the video to your helm modification? Thanks!
It's an Attwood light. This seems to be the new version, it may require some modification to the mounting holes: www.amazon.com/attwood-Bi-Color-Mount-Navigation-Stainless/dp/B0767KDTC1/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2TM1DCCTJO0K8&keywords=Attwood%2Bbow%2Blight&qid=1661818971&sprefix=attwood%2Bbow%2Blight%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-5&th=1 Link to other video: czcams.com/video/GgjjiNDtFNo/video.html
Thrust Vector will help tremendously with low speed control and maneuverability while moving forward. Lateral Thruster will help just as much while moving in reverse.
Capt Leon- I have a 2016 yamaha 242 limited e and was wondering if you have a video of how to replace the reverse cable or directional control cable. Thank you.
Hey Jeff, I’m sorry I don’t. Most of my videos are generated as a result of need involving my own boat. Thankfully, I haven’t had that need yet, LOL. Wish I could help, and thanks for watching!
Hey Capt! I'm looking at upgrading wheels on the trailer to my 2019 SX195. I'm also mostly salt water. Anything special you took into consideration when you purchased yours?
Well they said the best for salt water use is the ugly galvanized wheels, but I really wanted something nicer. I went with aluminum and decided to take my chances. I hit them with spray wax now and then for protection. After one complete season they are still perfect. I would just avoid steel wheels. Make sure to watch my video covering the radial tires and wheels install.
Captn Leon. How often or ever do you wish you had the 195 vs 190? I'm not obsessed w top speed like some guys are but I'm worried the 190 will struggle pulling the kids or w a full load. Thanks!
Hey Eric, I'm in my 9th season with my 190 and I never wished I had the 195. I will say we have pulled a tuber with 4 or 5 people on the boat with no problem. I also routinely hit 43-44 mph. Like you I'm not a speed demon. If you're going to always have a packed boat and always looking to do water sports then maybe the 195 is better, just not for me. Factor in the fuel burn, on Boattest.com they indicate its like 70% more fuel used in the195 at WOT. Wait it gets worse, the greater fuel burn is also at 93 octane vs. the 87 octane of the 190. Many will tell you the 195 is the way to go, and the newer hull design from 2019 on is a bit slower, but for me, my 2014 190 is just perfect.
Hi Capt. I finally pulled the trigger and ordered a 2023 SX190. I 've watched all of your videos, and I have a few questions. What cover do you use for your boat? Do you trailer with it on? During the boating season when not using the boat do you put the cover on. Your advise, information is appreciated.
Hey Joseph, wow a 2023! You must be super excited. I still love my 190 as much as the day I got it. Now to your good questions. I use the Yamaha black deluxe mooring cover on the boat for all times when the boat is not in use during the summer. When we trailer to the ramp we leave the cover at home. After washing the boat from our saltwater use I reinstall the cover. In the winter I use the white felt backed transport cover that the boat came from the factory with. Make sure your dealer gives that to you, some discard it. Hope that helps, congrats!!
So your transducer has side imaging doesnt your motor get in the way or were you able to mount far enough away so it doesnt. I had to get a second transducer and put one on each side in order to get mine to work. I have a 2017 fsh 190 so my motor may be a little different then yours. Also K&N filter, been looking for one but cant find it.
So the jet pump does not interfere. I get a decent side scan image. The 190 FSH has a slightly different hull design but the jet pump is quite similar. Thanks for watching!
Paulie, I purchased an Attwood model similar to this. They keep changing designs and even I had to drill an additional hole to get it to fit, so don't expect it to be an exact replacement for the factory one: a.co/d/53aWj5n
It's possible, whether it's good for the boat is another thing...lol. Growth begins to grow on the bottom of boat while it is in the water. If it's salt water this growth can be extensive including barnacles, but fresh water causes growth too. You can bottom paint a hull to avoid this, but the issue is the intake grate, impeller and the rest of the jet pump. These components need a smooth flow of water without restriction, growth can really gum up the works. Do an experiment by pulling the boat after 2-3 days and checking it for problems, if all is well try it for longer periods. Always remember your bilge should be on and powered up sensing for infiltration of water anytime the boat is in the water.
Hi Chad, that boat weighs close to 2500-3000 lbs. loaded. Tongue weight should be between 250-300lbs. You are fine where you are, it's close. If you slide the winch stand back an inch on the trailer tongue you will lesson tongue weight if you feel you must.
Have watched many of your videos and in one you mention the rod/cup holders and I've searched but cannot find it. Could you please tell me the holders you used. I'm pretty sure they are 15 degrees. Did you install them in the rear seating area or the rear swim deck? Thanks for the help and keep the great videos coming
Tony, the video you are commenting on is one of the videos with the information you are seeking. Watch it and you will see. Yes 15 degrees, I have 4 of them, all by Mateseries. Happy to answer any further questions, and thanks for watching.
Of course folks have tried using sound dampening material in the engine bay, but its a high revving engine so you're not going to make it silent. I personally have not had any issue with the sound level, we don't run WOT all day long.
Can you explain or do a video of how you wired your fishfinder/chartplotter for its power supply as well as your wireless cell phone charger? Thanks a lot! That is the next upgrade that I want to do on my 2013 AR190.
Hey Prosurfer, with the boat put away for winter, can't do a video on it right now. I can tell you however that I removed the panels holding the switches and located a 12v wire. From there I just tapped into it. Years ago I did a write up on it in the Yamaha Jet Boat forum. Here is the link: yamahajetboaters.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=62631&hilit=+part+1
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore perfect, thank you. I actually have the wireless cell phone charger already installed on my boat, I simply put the ends of the charger wires into the free triangular plug that just sits back there. I figured you possibly did the same for your fishfinder. I wonder if you can purchase the other end of that triangular plug and attach that to the fishfinder wiring for a cleaner install, rather than having to tap into the wires directly... so just to clarify, you used the wire taps to connect both the fishfinder and the cell phone charger to the free triangular plug?
@@prosurfer92 I think the triangular plug may have been for diagnostic testing. I think I only used it for the Lowrance. I believe I tapped into a different 12 volt lead for the phone charger. Did you watch this video linked covering the phone charger install?
Yes, the Bluefish on the swim deck at 12:28 was caught by trolling. I have also used the cup/rod holders behind the captains seats for trolling too, which may be more secure and more accessible with a fish on.
I have white fenders, not sure if that was a typo. They are the basic fenders for most small boats, maybe 2 feet long or so at any marine store, nothing special. Thanks fo watching!
We need some Capt. Leon swag!!!
Leon, cannot get over how CLEAN your boat is - looks better than the day it rolled out of the factory after eight years somehow. Your attention to detail is awe inspiring. Love your videos and have done some of your mods already.
Happy boating!
Hey Neill, thanks so much for the compliments! I boat exclusively in Salt Water so yeah, I put my time into cleaning and care. Thanks so much for watching, appreciate all the comments, thanks!
Must be having some great weather back east!
Thx man I needed some ideas. I appreciate it.
All good, glad to inspire you!
Nice to see another boat Post! Shame we have to wait till spring for more. Thank you!
Fantastic video Captain Leon! Thanks for the shout out! I’m going to be looking into those fender holders!!
Loved it Captain Leon and thank you for the shout out! I honestly thought she’d be 110k based on the lead up and the prices you left us hanging with. I’m truly shocked how affordable that Yamaha was (with trailer no less)!
As always comprehensive and informative video. Some really good ideas.
The fender locks and second door are awesome take aways for me. Appreciate the idea!!!
Good stuff! Thanks for watching Ariel!
So many mods! I love it!!! Another great video Leon! Hull Huggers are a great idea!
Great video Capt Leon. Thinking about purchasing a Yamaha for the 2022 season and running it around in the GSB. Glad to know the boats are holding up to salt water after 8 years. Will revisit your videos if/when I get the boat for tips and tricks.
Happy to answer any questions you may have Steven. Good luck. Most Yamaha owners love their boats, myself included.
Great video! I’ve followed all of your mods and added them to my 2015 AR195. I recommend adding a gas strut to your glovebox!
Alex! Great idea. Could you get me some pictures or a link to what you used? Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the time put into the video. Good flow. Straightforward!
Thanks Stefan, and thanks for watching!
Finally a boat accessories video that was helpful. The greatest addition we have added to our boat is a hot logic. It plugs into the ciggarete lighter adapter & we are able to enjoy hot food on our boat. Our issue now is keeping our interior free from mold stains. Any tips?
Perhaps keep the boat well ventilated? Does your cover have sufficient air vents?
@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore hmm no vents but its just a tarp & it's not on tight(wind picks it up a little)
@@sunsetatshabooms4558 tarps hold moisture, look for a vented cover. Just my opinion.
What a Great video! Bought my first Yamaha and going to adopt alot of these ideas....thank you!
Thanks Dan, I appreciate that! Enjoy your Yamaha, they are great boats!
We just purchased a 23 Yamaha 195S jet boat. I look forward to adding some of the nice mods that you have installed on your boat. Great video. The first mod will be the bumper holders. Thanks for the info.
Congrats Dana!! All the best with your beautiful boat. Take a look at my other videos for helpful maintenance information as well. Safe boating!
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore Sure will. Thanks again.
Great video it helped me in a good way. Thank you
My pleasure Carl, glad you liked it! Hope you enjoy my other videos and more to come.
Love the videos. Thanks for taking the time to put these together. I have an AR195 to be picked up in the spring. I’m in NYS too, but in the Finger Lakes area. Can’t wait to get out. I like those fender locks. I don’t know if I can bring myself to drill into the boat though.
Hey Paul, thanks for watching and congrats on the boat. I know what you mean about drilling. As long as you measure, inspect and be certain before you drill, it should all come out fine. Also remember that fiberglass is easily fixable. Professionals can make it look like you never drilled. Good luck.
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore Good point. I’m sure I will end up putting them in, but brand new the boat is so pristine, I will probably give it a year or two before I start doing surgery.
Great video. One word of caution, be sure not to over oil that k&n it can cause issues in the intake.
Was I supposed to oil it?
I just watched the sea deck video. I hope you tackle it, would love to see your video of it!
Thanks squeaky, appreciate the compliment. Boating Propless does great work, I'm a big fan of his videos such as the Sea Dek one I linked.
Love it thx
Thanks Chunli and thanks for watching!
You register your boat with the dmv in New York? That’s crazy
How is it done by you?
Great ideas here for my boat. Where did you find the stainless steel brackets which hold the boat hook?
I think at West Marine Jeff. It’s been a while. Thanks for watching!
Fantastic video Capt Leon! Thank you for sharing. I am yet to receive my sx190, I was told early spring, but I look forward to installing some of these mods. Could you please share the part number/link for your Stoltz roller? Many thanks.
Sorry Mehdi, I'm not of the model number. I would wait until you get your boat, then measure it and compare it to what Stolz has to offer. Congrats on your new purchase, and thanks for watching!!
Nice video, we have a lot of the same ideas, except I don't fish. Not that there's anything wrong with fishing.......😃
Thanks, I hear ya. But here in NY fishing extends my season by a few months. When its too cold to BBQ at the sandbar, I keep on fishing!
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore Sounds good. Wish we had your water here in STL. Here on the Mississippi River the fish jump out of the water in to your boat..🤣 Like I said, we have alot of the samee ideas,. I have a similar video about mods on my channel. Actually I have one for inside and one for outside of the boat. Here is the inside. czcams.com/video/sDVtDVbz-l8/video.html
Great video Captain! Question- what tire mounting system are you using on your trailer for your spare tire?
I believe this is what I have, with the smaller boat and trailer I needed the spare to be angled away from hull. Thanks for compliments and thanks for watching! www.amazon.com/Extreme-Max-3001-0064-Mount-Carrier/dp/B001AXKOCA/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1BWCO3R6UPKIP&keywords=angled+spare+tire+carrier&qid=1649021433&sprefix=angled+spare+tire+carrier%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-5
Awesome mods🎉😮😊 great vid
Thanks Hary, thanks for watching.
We would love to partner with you Captain Leon!! Let us sponsor your next refit or renovation!!
Great Video! Enjoy seeing all your mods. Where did you get the bow light? Can you share the link? Also can you link the video to your helm modification? Thanks!
It's an Attwood light. This seems to be the new version, it may require some modification to the mounting holes: www.amazon.com/attwood-Bi-Color-Mount-Navigation-Stainless/dp/B0767KDTC1/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2TM1DCCTJO0K8&keywords=Attwood%2Bbow%2Blight&qid=1661818971&sprefix=attwood%2Bbow%2Blight%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-5&th=1
Link to other video: czcams.com/video/GgjjiNDtFNo/video.html
Thanks!
YAMAHA THRUST VECTOR hey captain could you let me know which part works on the jet boat Yamaha SX 190 2017?
Hey Walter, I'm going to refer this question to Will Owen of Jet Boat Pilot. He would know best, perhaps he will comment in this thread shortly.
Thks
Thrust Vector will help tremendously with low speed control and maneuverability while moving forward. Lateral Thruster will help just as much while moving in reverse.
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore thank you so much
Capt Leon- I have a 2016 yamaha 242 limited e and was wondering if you have a video of how to replace the reverse cable or directional control cable. Thank you.
Hey Jeff, I’m sorry I don’t. Most of my videos are generated as a result of need involving my own boat. Thankfully, I haven’t had that need yet, LOL. Wish I could help, and thanks for watching!
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore would you know the bolt size or what I need to remove the 4 bolts to clean out the props? Thank you
@@jeffrosen4260 if you mean, how do you service the jet pump, then this will help: czcams.com/video/YDIGz1VXLls/video.html
Hey Capt! I'm looking at upgrading wheels on the trailer to my 2019 SX195. I'm also mostly salt water. Anything special you took into consideration when you purchased yours?
Well they said the best for salt water use is the ugly galvanized wheels, but I really wanted something nicer. I went with aluminum and decided to take my chances. I hit them with spray wax now and then for protection. After one complete season they are still perfect. I would just avoid steel wheels. Make sure to watch my video covering the radial tires and wheels install.
Captn Leon. How often or ever do you wish you had the 195 vs 190? I'm not obsessed w top speed like some guys are but I'm worried the 190 will struggle pulling the kids or w a full load. Thanks!
Hey Eric, I'm in my 9th season with my 190 and I never wished I had the 195. I will say we have pulled a tuber with 4 or 5 people on the boat with no problem. I also routinely hit 43-44 mph. Like you I'm not a speed demon. If you're going to always have a packed boat and always looking to do water sports then maybe the 195 is better, just not for me. Factor in the fuel burn, on Boattest.com they indicate its like 70% more fuel used in the195 at WOT. Wait it gets worse, the greater fuel burn is also at 93 octane vs. the 87 octane of the 190. Many will tell you the 195 is the way to go, and the newer hull design from 2019 on is a bit slower, but for me, my 2014 190 is just perfect.
Hi Capt. I finally pulled the trigger and ordered a 2023 SX190. I 've watched all of your videos, and I have a few questions. What cover do you use for your boat? Do you trailer with it on? During the boating season when not using the boat do you put the cover on. Your advise, information is appreciated.
Hey Joseph, wow a 2023! You must be super excited. I still love my 190 as much as the day I got it. Now to your good questions. I use the Yamaha black deluxe mooring cover on the boat for all times when the boat is not in use during the summer. When we trailer to the ramp we leave the cover at home. After washing the boat from our saltwater use I reinstall the cover. In the winter I use the white felt backed transport cover that the boat came from the factory with. Make sure your dealer gives that to you, some discard it. Hope that helps, congrats!!
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore Thank you, for the reply.
So your transducer has side imaging doesnt your motor get in the way or were you able to mount far enough away so it doesnt. I had to get a second transducer and put one on each side in order to get mine to work. I have a 2017 fsh 190 so my motor may be a little different then yours. Also K&N filter, been looking for one but cant find it.
So the jet pump does not interfere. I get a decent side scan image. The 190 FSH has a slightly different hull design but the jet pump is quite similar. Thanks for watching!
Capt. Leon. I can’t find link for the nav light. Can you share which one you used? Yamaha sent me one for my 2013 212x but it doesn’t fit. Thanks
Paulie, I purchased an Attwood model similar to this. They keep changing designs and even I had to drill an additional hole to get it to fit, so don't expect it to be an exact replacement for the factory one: a.co/d/53aWj5n
Good morning Captain is it possible to keep the Yamaha jet boat in the water all season long Mid-Hudson valley
It's possible, whether it's good for the boat is another thing...lol. Growth begins to grow on the bottom of boat while it is in the water. If it's salt water this growth can be extensive including barnacles, but fresh water causes growth too. You can bottom paint a hull to avoid this, but the issue is the intake grate, impeller and the rest of the jet pump. These components need a smooth flow of water without restriction, growth can really gum up the works. Do an experiment by pulling the boat after 2-3 days and checking it for problems, if all is well try it for longer periods. Always remember your bilge should be on and powered up sensing for infiltration of water anytime the boat is in the water.
Captain Leon - me again. I have a 2015 AR190 Shorlander single axle. I have 335 lbs on the tongue weight. is this too much or too little?
Hi Chad, that boat weighs close to 2500-3000 lbs. loaded. Tongue weight should be between 250-300lbs. You are fine where you are, it's close. If you slide the winch stand back an inch on the trailer tongue you will lesson tongue weight if you feel you must.
At 2 nautical miles the curvature of the earth renders a light 30” over the water useless.
Have watched many of your videos and in one you mention the rod/cup holders and I've searched but cannot find it. Could you please tell me the holders you used. I'm pretty sure they are 15 degrees. Did you install them in the rear seating area or the rear swim deck? Thanks for the help and keep the great videos coming
Tony, the video you are commenting on is one of the videos with the information you are seeking. Watch it and you will see. Yes 15 degrees, I have 4 of them, all by Mateseries. Happy to answer any further questions, and thanks for watching.
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore Thinking of installing in the rear seating area, are there any drain hoses or do they just drain into the bilge area
@@tonyreid2178 I just drain into the bilge, but do my best to keep water going in there.
hey captain could you let me know which part works on the jet boat Yamaha SX 190 2017?
YAMAHA THRUST VECTOR
Any thoughts on how to stop the high db sound level from engine
Of course folks have tried using sound dampening material in the engine bay, but its a high revving engine so you're not going to make it silent. I personally have not had any issue with the sound level, we don't run WOT all day long.
Can you explain or do a video of how you wired your fishfinder/chartplotter for its power supply as well as your wireless cell phone charger? Thanks a lot! That is the next upgrade that I want to do on my 2013 AR190.
Hey Prosurfer, with the boat put away for winter, can't do a video on it right now. I can tell you however that I removed the panels holding the switches and located a 12v wire. From there I just tapped into it. Years ago I did a write up on it in the Yamaha Jet Boat forum. Here is the link: yamahajetboaters.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=62631&hilit=+part+1
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore perfect, thank you. I actually have the wireless cell phone charger already installed on my boat, I simply put the ends of the charger wires into the free triangular plug that just sits back there. I figured you possibly did the same for your fishfinder. I wonder if you can purchase the other end of that triangular plug and attach that to the fishfinder wiring for a cleaner install, rather than having to tap into the wires directly... so just to clarify, you used the wire taps to connect both the fishfinder and the cell phone charger to the free triangular plug?
@@prosurfer92 I think the triangular plug may have been for diagnostic testing. I think I only used it for the Lowrance. I believe I tapped into a different 12 volt lead for the phone charger. Did you watch this video linked covering the phone charger install?
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore video linked phone charger install?
@@prosurfer92 yes, all the related videos are linked in the description of this video we are now commenting on.
Capt. Leon, do you ever troll when using the combo rod holder/cup holders in the stern?
Yes, the Bluefish on the swim deck at 12:28 was caught by trolling. I have also used the cup/rod holders behind the captains seats for trolling too, which may be more secure and more accessible with a fish on.
What size and brand are your black fenders? I assume you find them best for your boat size and shape.
I have white fenders, not sure if that was a typo. They are the basic fenders for most small boats, maybe 2 feet long or so at any marine store, nothing special. Thanks fo watching!
What size/model is the replacement led bulb?
Sorry Jake, I looked but couldn't find the invoice for it. Pull your factory bulb and take a measurement. Wish I could help more, thanks for watching.