He actually had the trim pointed upwards (7:00 video time) to the highest positión which it is done by pressing the trim button down to the lowest setting which raises the front of the Waverunner because the jet nozzle points upwards. It puts downward pressure on the back of the Waverunner therefore it lifts the front of the Waverunner. It does lose top end speed in that setting as the Waverunner act as a plow creating more resistance in the water because the Waverunner is at a higher angle. That setting is used mostly to raise the front in choppy water creating a better ride as the Waverunner cuts through the choppy waves better. This trim setting also gets the Waverunner on plane faster which you can use towards your advantage. If you want the highest top end speed of 64 to 66 MPH you set the jet nozzle at the middle. The Waverunner and the jet nozzle are more leveled which allows for more thrust to the Waverunner that help it achieve the maximum speed as it glides on water in the best angle possible. In no wake zones you can set the jet nozzle to point downwards by pressing the trim button up to the highest setting as it keeps the front of the Waverunner low to the water. This reduces the wake of the Waverunner as the jet's downward propulsion force raises the back of the Waverunners therefore lowing the front of the Waverunner. If you want to race you want to plane fast and then level fast using the trim to maximize the thrust of the Waverunner as fast as possible to have the advantage. The trim should be used according to water conditions to achieve the maximum benefit, but I find the middle setting is best for all around use of the Waverunner. It appears to me that he does not know how to use the trim properly. He did have the trim set in the wrong position to achieve top speed. This is why he can not achieve the top speed of 64 to 66 miles per hour. The top speed also depends on water conditions, air temperature, humidity, wind direction and wind speed, how much fuel weight or gallons, and the weight of the rider. All these factors determine the top speed. I have a 2019 VXR where I learned how to use the trim correctly. The 2020 GP1800R model is the same Waverunner as the 2019 VXR and it's capabilities. It is just an updated model NAME to sell more Waverunners under the GP Waverunner racing legacy. I feel that to earn the GP status it must be the fastest Waverunner as the racing legacy has always implied or projected throughout its history. I'm not falling for that marketing trick.
Well Said Paul, I have found with my 2016 VXR that one notch above neutral gives me better Top speed from 65mph to 67mph. it lifts the hull out of the water versus neutral. Either way the VXR is a beast and to me the best bang for the Buck for performance versus supercharged units. If you want to go fast without the hassle and maintence of a supercharger the VXR/GP1800R HO is the way to go!!
Great video! Love when you do these PWC videos as not many are or certainly not doing it as well as you do! Keep up the great work. Good luck with the channel
I like that you split from TFL. The other video you did on used vs new yamahas was awesome. More reviews on older jetskis would be unreal. For instance a 2010 rxtx 260 vs 2020 rxtx is it worth the price difference?
Kawasaki stx160x is faster it'll hit 60 all day has more storage has a bigger gas tank handles better has cruise control still has a reverse and is $2500 less
He actually had the trim pointed upwards (7:00 video time) to the highest positión which it is done by pressing the trim button down to the lowest setting which raises the front of the Waverunner because the jet nozzle points upwards. It puts downward pressure on the back of the Waverunner therefore it lifts the front of the Waverunner. It does lose top end speed in that setting as the Waverunner act as a plow creating more resistance in the water because the Waverunner is at a higher angle. That setting is used mostly to raise the front in choppy water creating a better ride as the Waverunner cuts through the choppy waves better. This trim setting also gets the Waverunner on plane faster which you can use towards your advantage.
If you want the highest top end speed of 64 to 66 MPH you set the jet nozzle at the middle. The Waverunner and the jet nozzle are more leveled which allows for more thrust to the Waverunner that help it achieve the maximum speed as it glides on water in the best angle possible.
In no wake zones you can set the jet nozzle to point downwards by pressing the trim button up to the highest setting as it keeps the front of the Waverunner low to the water. This reduces the wake of the Waverunner as the jet's downward propulsion force raises the back of the Waverunners therefore lowing the front of the Waverunner.
If you want to race you want to plane fast and then level fast using the trim to maximize the thrust of the Waverunner as fast as possible to have the advantage.
The trim should be used according to water conditions to achieve the maximum benefit, but I find the middle setting is best for all around use of the Waverunner.
It appears to me that he does not know how to use the trim properly. He did have the trim set in the wrong position to achieve top speed. This is why he can not achieve the top speed of 64 to 66 miles per hour.
The top speed also depends on water conditions, air temperature, humidity, wind direction and wind speed, how much fuel weight or gallons, and the weight of the rider. All these factors determine the top speed.
I have a 2019 VXR where I learned how to use the trim correctly. The 2020 GP1800R model is the same Waverunner as the 2019 VXR and it's capabilities. It is just an updated model NAME to sell more Waverunners under the GP Waverunner racing legacy. I feel that to earn the GP status it must be the fastest Waverunner as the racing legacy has always implied or projected throughout its history. I'm not falling for that marketing trick.
Well Said Paul, I have found with my 2016 VXR that one notch above neutral gives me better Top speed from 65mph to 67mph. it lifts the hull out of the water versus neutral. Either way the VXR is a beast and to me the best bang for the Buck for performance versus supercharged units. If you want to go fast without the hassle and maintence of a supercharger the VXR/GP1800R HO is the way to go!!
Great video! Love when you do these PWC videos as not many are or certainly not doing it as well as you do! Keep up the great work. Good luck with the channel
That one would be plenty fast enough for me. It seems plenty stable to get up on in the middle of a lake without getting exhausted. Great review!!!
You had the trim set too low, it needs to be in nuetral for its top speed which is actually 66mph on GPS with less than half a tank of gas.
Yep, guy has no clue what he’s doing
I like that you split from TFL. The other video you did on used vs new yamahas was awesome. More reviews on older jetskis would be unreal. For instance a 2010 rxtx 260 vs 2020 rxtx is it worth the price difference?
I just put down a deposit on a 2021 VX Deluxe. My very first watercraft and I'm really looking forward to getting out on it next summer.
Great information. Excellent videos. 😎👍
I didn't know PWC came with cruise control and touch screens now -crazy. I kinda like how this one is no frills.
Cruise control is awesome. You're fingers get a much needed break when cruising
Great review!
Nice looking rig!
More models reviews. You do a great job. So that model does not have key (other than the tether thing), correct?
Great review, Stephen. Any chance you’re on Balsam Lake?
Close. This is shot right down the road on Head Lake!
Truck King - Aaah, yes. I knew you were near Norland. Grew up in Lindsay.
I thought this did low 60’s? My EX is almost the same.
Fun toy.
So it gives you a workout, but how sore was your back? Was the ride quality harsh, jarring?
Is this the supercharged one it seems like it should be much faster I thought top speed was around 65
I got 60 out of mine when it was stock with a gps .now it runs over 70 took a lot of work to get it to that
How tall are you , I’m 6’ 3” just see how I would fit it. Everything is sold out, so I’m going to order a 2021.
Stephen's is 6'2" Dad
I think I'd go for an aluminum skid plate and take it up some rivers. I'd get bored on a lake.
The vx models have usb ports
How fast it's compared with seadoo rxp??
Why cant we go back to gp1200 size with 1800 power?
What the 2021 FX SVHO LIMITED ?
Something wrong with the top speed, my FX HO has same engine and heavier hull and does 59-60 on GPS regularly, 55 with 2 people and full tank.
Yamaha gp HO 0-50 0-60 mph? Please
I thought the gp1800r was supercharged. That is the only way I would prob buy one. I like having the fastest thing on the water.
180 hp..is that all??
Cruise control, screens, docking control? Too much tech, just like the new trucks today in my opinion
Yeah, some people don't want to stay in the stone age. Technology is so terrible isn't it HAH
is this super charged?
or stock?
Someone didnt watch the video
The rear storage and speedo fluctuations suck
Gosh. That shot at the start where you just had your singlet on....... I thought it was big foot or a Sasquatch or something!
We prefer the PC term - Mattsquatch. :)
@@TruckKing Haha. Great response bruv. Keep up the good work! I'd love to see more pure sport side by sides.
your trim was wrong mate, amatuer move, how long you been riding pwc's
if you think this thing turns good u must have never felt the rxpx 300
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Kawasaki stx160x is faster it'll hit 60 all day has more storage has a bigger gas tank handles better has cruise control still has a reverse and is $2500 less
Ok no way does that kawi handle better the gp1800r