You seem like a good dude! I hope to be buying a Yamaha jet boat in the near future. Good to know you're out there as a resource. Thanks. ?- If a boat was used in freshwater only, would the anode still degrade if it wasn't flushed properly? Thx
Would you guys be able to do a video on replacing steering/throttle cables for these boats? After being in salt water for only 1 season I was told they needed to be replaced in my 212x. Would cost me thousands, but heard it was fairly easy to do yourself. Thanks for all the helpful videos you guys upload. Makes boat owning much less of a headache
We could do one. We have not been able to get a boat in house that was in need but will try to focus on this as it is a big time need in the jet boat community.
I just had to replace my steering cable on my 2019 242x it was completely frozen after not using the boat for about 2 months. It cost me $2,400, not a cheap repair
So that must be a regular maintenance item that the dealer would change out during a particular hour service? Never heard of this, thanks for the info!
Definitely a good idea but not 100% mandatory if you flush correctly. Definitely a benefit to using it though. We'll shoot a video soon highlighting it.
I have not shot a video but there is another inspection you can do to see if a salt water boater has cared for the boat and that is to take the thermostat apart and see if it has been flushed regularly.
@@josephviveros5980 not much really. I typically tell boaters to run the boat hard on the first outing and then immediately after change the oil and spark plugs. Also fill the tank with fresh gas if its not full and treated with fuel stabilizer already.
@@JetBoatPilot thank you. This is not an easy job! Working on 2019 242 Limited S. A ratchet box wrench is useful. I’m assuming the bolt hast to come all the way out. Planning to do this soon. Not looking forward to it.
If this anode is corroded but still some anode material there the system will still have the protection the anode provides. However, when the anode does wear away electrolysis can begin to cause unwanted corrosion inside the engine. The anode will wear away quicker if the engine is not flushed after each salt water use.
@@WinnersMind67 likely not since salt water is what facilities the electrolysis necessary to corrode the anode. Still likely a 200-300 hour inspection on fresh water engines too, just to be extra cautious.
Thanks for the tip Will! Never knew that was on there.
Me either. I'm glad I know people in the business that will share this sort of helpful stuff with me too.
You seem like a good dude! I hope to be buying a Yamaha jet boat in the near future. Good to know you're out there as a resource. Thanks. ?- If a boat was used in freshwater only, would the anode still degrade if it wasn't flushed properly? Thx
Not as fast as if it were in salt water, but yes over time it will degrade.
Would you guys be able to do a video on replacing steering/throttle cables for these boats? After being in salt water for only 1 season I was told they needed to be replaced in my 212x. Would cost me thousands, but heard it was fairly easy to do yourself. Thanks for all the helpful videos you guys upload. Makes boat owning much less of a headache
We could do one. We have not been able to get a boat in house that was in need but will try to focus on this as it is a big time need in the jet boat community.
@@JetBoatPilot That makes sense. Thank you for the response. I’ll make sure to be watching out in the future
@@michaelreardon3507 you're welcome!
I just had to replace my steering cable on my 2019 242x it was completely frozen after not using the boat for about 2 months. It cost me $2,400, not a cheap repair
Great information! Thanks
So that must be a regular maintenance item that the dealer would change out during a particular hour service? Never heard of this, thanks for the info!
Yes, part of a dealer inspection for salt water boats.
@@JetBoatPilot Thank you. 👍
Regards. I would like to know if the engine has a filter so that when the water enters it can hold all the small garbage?
Any recommendations for us inlanders who will be purchasing a used Yamaha that only sees lakes and rivers?
What are your thoughts on Salt-Away and how do you suggest using it for flushing?
Definitely a good idea but not 100% mandatory if you flush correctly. Definitely a benefit to using it though. We'll shoot a video soon highlighting it.
What if the boat is not taken care of and the seller just put a new part in before selling to make it look good?
@@nahu96744 unlikely
@@JetBoatPilot Is there another way to check the condition? I should have been more clear.
I have not shot a video but there is another inspection you can do to see if a salt water boater has cared for the boat and that is to take the thermostat apart and see if it has been flushed regularly.
Thank you so much 🙏🏽. What is the part number ?
It's here: jetboatpilot.com/products/yamaha-marine-engine-anode
Why doesn’t the supercharged svho version leave enough room to replace this anode?
@@rodd33 likely due to the enhanced air intake system
Is this anode in the same location roughly for all Yamaha jet boat engine iterations...MR1, TR1, etc? tks!
Not sure on those engines. Sorry
Any tips on removing one that's stuck?
Not really. That job can get out of hand quickly. Could have to pull the engine apart to get it out.
All the flushing videos have the boat out of the water. Is there a procedure for flushing a TR1 while it's moored in salt water?
None that we've done. It can be done but with caution.
@@JetBoatPilot thanks.
@@davidpawulski2998you're welcome!
What is the job of the anode? Thanks
Helps to prevent corrosion on critical components. It's a sacrificial anode.
Do you put it back in the same way you take it out?
Yes you do.
What needs to be done to have your boat ready to be in the water after winterizing it?
Also are there any grease points on a 2013 212x? My last boat was a outdrive so I’m new to a jet boat
@@josephviveros5980 not much really. I typically tell boaters to run the boat hard on the first outing and then immediately after change the oil and spark plugs. Also fill the tank with fresh gas if its not full and treated with fuel stabilizer already.
@@JetBoatPilot thank you!
Is it best to take it out when the engine is warm or cold?
Thank you
Cold for sure
@@JetBoatPilot thank you. This is not an easy job! Working on 2019 242 Limited S. A ratchet box wrench is useful. I’m assuming the bolt hast to come all the way out. Planning to do this soon. Not looking forward to it.
@@daviddore-smith5978 It was pretty easy on the 252 SD we shot the video with. I have not done it on the 242 but I think it should be about the same.
What will the engines do if this anode is corroded? Any big out liars?
If this anode is corroded but still some anode material there the system will still have the protection the anode provides. However, when the anode does wear away electrolysis can begin to cause unwanted corrosion inside the engine. The anode will wear away quicker if the engine is not flushed after each salt water use.
@@WinnersMind67 likely not since salt water is what facilities the electrolysis necessary to corrode the anode. Still likely a 200-300 hour inspection on fresh water engines too, just to be extra cautious.