Nice setup Fred, being the person I am always tinkering with ideas for my ski I can really appreciate all the thought and ingenuity that has gone into your setup!
A good set up there Fred very similar to mine . I have season RXP 260 supercharge set up with the lowrance sounder and poly pods over here in the Perth .
Hi Douger...certainly a unique watercraft that one! Re: the video content, more is coming soon mate. It's all a matter of time- plus we can't fit it all into a single video. The report for next weekend is just as windy if not more, so may have time to create a gear-based video. Watch out for it!
That's awsome guys loved all the good info I have the same ski with a bit less equipment I started with a yamaha 1100 and found it unstable easy tipped then we went to seadoo its like my mini boat I can take it out by myself We must meet up with the group in person soon
Thanks for the positive feedback. Skis have come a long way, and the accessories make fishing that little bit easier, plus making a ski a good option over a boat. Keep in contact!!
Great set up. I had a seadoo gtx 300 have sold that now and ordered Yamaha 1800 non turbocharged. I will fit it out with shoreline when I get it in August hopefully. Seadoo we’re very stable ski. Things I didn’t like the seat sat lower bending your legs more over the day. The motor got extremely hot cooking the seat under you making it hot and uncomfortable. My mates Yamaha rode through chop and swell so much easier. The seadoo slappped more hurting my back. The footwells on seadoo are deep so when stopped fishing they hold a lot of water which was not good for me. Just a few things there I noticed. I’m hoping the Yamaha does the job for me but that just my personal preference on skis
Thanks for watching and for your comments Tidal Flow. I think you’ll like your Yamaha. Each ski has its positives and negatives but the FXHO is a very good and reliable unit so you should enjoy it!
Did you find the gtx hull had a mind of its own? Or as some call it ' bow hunting', or 'darting' around. Seems a common theme with the st3 hull. The yamahas have footwell drains yeah?
Interesting vid, nice setup. Im very interested in the extra fuel setup, We do regular longer trip out here in thailand and im always out of fuel first with my rxt300. This could be a solution. As for i was told it was not possible to connect an external fuel tank to the newer seadoos. Seems like you found a way around it.
Yes Fred has certainly has got that working and has no range issues now. If you want, send me an email and he might help you put one together. info@jetfisher.com Thanks for watching and commenting!
That’s awesome set up Fred, I was wondering with all your mods does it alter the SeaDoo warranty at all??? Either way you’re much safer & it has everything you need for an excellent day on the water👌👌👌
Fred tried to answer you but for some reason his comments won't work! And I haven't blocked him! But he said that as long as the mod doesn't cause the failure, all should be ok. It's like putting an aftermarket tow bar on your car, and the motor has a fault. You don't void your car warranty.
Thanks boys for the video like that Fred has the electric motor. I want to get a PWC but am going back and forward with the seafood fish pro and Yamaha HO. I am concerned about the seadoo with some saying it rides like dolphin porpoising no matter what they do. Being set up the fish pro is a specialised fishing ski which is good, however i would like the pods on the side as well like the shoreline tubbies.
Hi James, choice is good, and drives the competition! I still prefer my FXHO, but this video shows there are alternatives. If you want a finished package because you don't have a local dealers to fit out a base ski, then the Fish Pro might be for you. I am a person that is concerned about safety and engine reliability offshore. You also might think about the cost and frequency of repairs/maintenance if you do the motor hours I do. Shoreline Jetskis in Brisbane do both brands and specialise in fishing fitouts.. They are now doing packages of either FXHO or Fish Pro (or GTX) units with Tubbies, so both options covered. The trolling motor is a luxury when you get very serious and willing to spend the money to save engine hours. Currently I simulate the spot lock manually using the ski engine to hover over the deepwater marks. But that's why I have over 500hrs on my ski now. in 3 years. Not that hours on a Yamaha are much of a problem except maybe for perceptions when reselling. My engine has never had any issues, and still is solid. But if you do go Seadoo, choose a specialist dealer who really knows how to service them- I keep hearing a very high level of skill is required to ensure the engine and drive shaft is aligned perfectly so that the carbon seals and other parts last to specs. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@Jetcast Thanks for your thoughts i have been watching and sub to your channel for a long time now. I think i will go Yamaha i like the look and reliability as well. The tubbies are cheaper on Yamaha as well the shoreline salesman told me. I love the new wreck deck and i think its where i could put an electric motor. Cheers keep the videos coming please.
Yes, as I mentioned in another comment, I have been told by someone who should know that it takes very good service techs to keep the Sea-doo's singing, so you should always get them serviced and repaired by specialists Seadoo dealers or you may be taking a risk. Thanks for coming back to the channel and commenting again mate!
I have a 2018 RXTX and it was getting a bit of water in the storage bin. I then adjusted the lid using chalk on the upper lip so that i could see where it was sitting on the lower rubber seal. Once they were better aligned I now don’t seem to get water in there. Not sure if yours is the same layout????
Hi Tony, I'll catch up with Fred and get him to speak to you. Can you PM me on the Jetfisher Facebook page with your details so I can pass them on to him?
Fred's an Australian, so not sure but can ask him next time we fish together. Good luck with the new GTX. Withe model you picked, I assume you're a speedster and not so much of a fisho? :)
Hi, just started watching your videos as I’ve ordered the FX SVHO Cruiser which will be here in April. I’m new to this jet skiing and want to set my ski up for fishing with the Tubby’s and just wondering where you could mount an electric motor on it front or back Fred’s looks really well thought out how he’s done it. I like a lot of the things you’ve done and how you’ve set it up on your ski Paul, I’d love to hookup with you guys to get some invaluable experience and learn some tricks of the trade. Cheers Russell.
Hi Russell, the best spot would still be the front and we’re looking into the possibility of a similar bracket for the FXHO. Thanks for watching and commenting. Keep in touch.
@@Jetcast Hi Paul,thanks for replying,just wondering where you got your auxiliary fuel tank from and did you do the mods on your ski eg: front rod holders and fitting of fuel tank? Cheers Russell.
@@Reddog1963 Hi Russell, Shoreline jetskis at Slacks Creek, Brisbane, did the entire build (Tubbies, aux tank, lights, dual batteries, etc) on my 2019 FXHO from them. The left side front rod holder and the rear rod holders were after-market from GC Jetski fishing in NZ. (If you haven't seen it, there is a fitout video of my ski : ua-cam.com/video/CRqeAb4XW_k/v-deo.html )
Hi Frank, Fred is currently overseas and probably won’t see this. But I’ve seen the battery and it’s a big lithium ion model that’s mounted in the rear of his right hand pod. I think it’s a 100ah and less than half the weight of a lead acid or gel cel.
Howdy again! Battery starters are any that you can get from an automotive store...the battery pack jumpstarters that you can use should your battery fail. Despite having dual batteries, I myself carry one that I got on eBay, and it has been used several times over the last 3 years or so to start other people's cars, boats, and skis! Fred's old Wakepro ski was one of those! I have even started my own 4WD with it one cold morning! Mics are Instamic.
The new Kawasaki models are quite interesting. The 310 is not really the ideal fishing platform due to fuel economy, but they seem to have some nice features that would appeal to me in a non-supercharged version if hull, deck and electronics are the same. Thanks for watching the video David.
@@Jetcast Apparently the ultra lx (160hp) has an 80litre tank I think, but isn't as efficient as the FX or Seadoos. Maybe because it has to drive that big v through the water. I wonder how stable they also.
There are several things that make a ski win in a comparison to a (small) boat if you are talking about the adding of accessories as the tipping point. The main one for me is where you can fish on a well equipped ski. You'd need a 6m+ ocean going boat to match the range, performance, and capability (in weather) to go where we fish. Here that means a spend of at least $75K (AUD) and probably more like $100K to get it fully kitted out for the styles and range of fishing we do. We regularly cross coastal bars, and do around 120km per trip, so that immediately steps you up into a different class of boat, and therefore way different cost comparison. Downsides are getting wet, taking people, and in some locations cold weather would be a limiting factor. If I had the money, I'd have both, but the boat would be more use for pleasure cruising than fishing I'd say. Thanks for joining in on the discussion!
Hi Troy, it would vary from say $25K AUD upwards to mid/late 30ks. We have seen 8--15% price rises in products this year so it's is not getting any cheaper. But I must say for me - and many friends - it has been well worth the money in terms of improvement in overall mental health alone! It gives me so much focus that I can't imagine ever stopping now! The money /cost of it all fades from memory quickly if you really get into this sport and experience the joy it brings. If I did have bucket loads of money, I'd probably buy a massive fishing boat, take friends along, probably need someone launch it for me, and would also need a huge 4WD to tow it. But even f I had all the money to to throw at it, it would have to be something like a 8M unit to go out where we go -and when on the jet skis. So basically I'd need to find around $300K (boat + car) to replicate the fun and experience we get from our kitted-out jet skis.
Plenty of reasons, but major is that we fish offshore and cross coastal bars that you'd need to buy a 6M offshore boat to go as safely, economically, or indeed as fast as we can, and in weather that challenges many. There's really no comparison in price, and the comfort factor depends if you're a serious sports fisho or just pretending! ;) We'd all love that huge centre console fishing weapon, but it's quite impractical in so many ways for so many people.
Thankyou for all that.....the trolling motor setup was my primary interest, but so much more learned than expected.
Glad to hear Peter. Plenty to learn between the fish catches in the other videos too, so please keep coming back! :)
@@Jetcast yep....I have doing that....a wealth of experience that is truly appreciated
Nice setup Fred, being the person I am always tinkering with ideas for my ski I can really appreciate all the thought and ingenuity that has gone into your setup!
Love your gear, when I get my ski later this year I just hope your still got gear for sale.
Hi GC, I'll pass on your positive comments to Fred in case he doesn't see this.
@@douger1517 let me know when you've got it mate, I will be ready :)
Very impressive... I would love to have those additions.
Thanks for watching!
Wow that is incredible. I love people that make diy projects like this. Good luck for production etc Fred!!!!
Thanks Matt, Fred will love your feedback.
That’s insane ! Crazy amount of creativity to get that all within the confines of a jet ski. Well done Fred!
watch this space Scott! More insanity to come over the coming months if Fred's plans come off!
Quite amazing job sir
Thank you kindly
Great set up Fred, Awesome content and good old Aussie ingenuity 👍
Thank you kindly
I admire clever guys like you ... thats an amazing rig! bravo !
Thanks for watching the video Greg. I call Fred the mad professor! For an accountant he does some interesting fabrication work!
Awesome setup and in addition, well thought out engineering , design and skilled build.
thanks for watching the video Stephen, and for the positive comments.
Great setup. On the case with the front storage that takes in water, I use a dry bag for stuff in there if I need to. Thanks for sharing....
Thanks for watching!
That’s an engineer right there . Function over form 🤙🏻🤙🏻🥇
Actually he’s an accountant!
@@Jetcast his thinking style is very engineering in nature . He could have possibly gone more than one career route
He’s got more things to come. Watch this space!
@@Jetcast I've been looking for a creative accountant!!
Amazing innovation and craftsmanship!
Glad you like it! I'll pass on your comments to Fred! Thanks for watching the video too!
A good set up there Fred very similar to mine . I have season RXP 260 supercharge set up with the lowrance sounder and poly pods over here in the Perth .
Hi Wayne, what's Poly Pods? Not heard of them.
Let's see
Wow crazy how different the rig is from yours. Excellent video keep it up
Thanks Charles. Fred always does things differently.
Hey Mate enjoyed that vid Fred is a genius 👍
He's not shy using the tools!
What great mods on the Seado. More great material for the channel. Material like this is really good even preference with rod/reel setups etc.
Hi Douger...certainly a unique watercraft that one! Re: the video content, more is coming soon mate. It's all a matter of time- plus we can't fit it all into a single video. The report for next weekend is just as windy if not more, so may have time to create a gear-based video. Watch out for it!
@@Jetcast I’ll be keen for the next instalment, seems to be be blown out and big swell all along the coast.
@@douger1517 yes pretty sad for me....but at least it gives the fish a rest from the rec fishos!
Interesting and informative 🇯🇲
thanks Mervyn.
That's awsome guys loved all the good info I have the same ski with a bit less equipment I started with a yamaha 1100 and found it unstable easy tipped then we went to seadoo its like my mini boat I can take it out by myself We must meet up with the group in person soon
Thanks for the positive feedback. Skis have come a long way, and the accessories make fishing that little bit easier, plus making a ski a good option over a boat. Keep in contact!!
Great designs, good info 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Great set up. I had a seadoo gtx 300 have sold that now and ordered Yamaha 1800 non turbocharged. I will fit it out with shoreline when I get it in August hopefully. Seadoo we’re very stable ski. Things I didn’t like the seat sat lower bending your legs more over the day. The motor got extremely hot cooking the seat under you making it hot and uncomfortable. My mates Yamaha rode through chop and swell so much easier. The seadoo slappped more hurting my back. The footwells on seadoo are deep so when stopped fishing they hold a lot of water which was not good for me. Just a few things there I noticed. I’m hoping the Yamaha does the job for me but that just my personal preference on skis
Thanks for watching and for your comments Tidal Flow. I think you’ll like your Yamaha. Each ski has its positives and negatives but the FXHO is a very good and reliable unit so you should enjoy it!
Did you find the gtx hull had a mind of its own? Or as some call it ' bow hunting', or 'darting' around. Seems a common theme with the st3 hull. The yamahas have footwell drains yeah?
Well… obviously those things are all awesome… obviously.
Thank you for recognizing that! I’m glad you think so too! Thanks for watchin the channel.
If you haven't put a pattern or copyright on it by now your crazy. bloody awesome idea that could make u millions
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Interesting vid, nice setup. Im very interested in the extra fuel setup,
We do regular longer trip out here in thailand and im always out of fuel first with my rxt300.
This could be a solution. As for i was told it was not possible to connect an external fuel tank to the newer seadoos.
Seems like you found a way around it.
Yes Fred has certainly has got that working and has no range issues now. If you want, send me an email and he might help you put one together. info@jetfisher.com Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@Jetcast email send😎
Got it, I’ll pass it on to Fred.
That’s awesome set up Fred, I was wondering with all your mods does it alter the SeaDoo warranty at all??? Either way you’re much safer & it has everything you need for an excellent day on the water👌👌👌
Fred tried to answer you but for some reason his comments won't work! And I haven't blocked him! But he said that as long as the mod doesn't cause the failure, all should be ok. It's like putting an aftermarket tow bar on your car, and the motor has a fault. You don't void your car warranty.
Thanks boys for the video like that Fred has the electric motor. I want to get a PWC but am going back and forward with the seafood fish pro and Yamaha HO. I am concerned about the seadoo with some saying it rides like dolphin porpoising no matter what they do. Being set up the fish pro is a specialised fishing ski which is good, however i would like the pods on the side as well like the shoreline tubbies.
Hi James, choice is good, and drives the competition! I still prefer my FXHO, but this video shows there are alternatives. If you want a finished package because you don't have a local dealers to fit out a base ski, then the Fish Pro might be for you. I am a person that is concerned about safety and engine reliability offshore. You also might think about the cost and frequency of repairs/maintenance if you do the motor hours I do. Shoreline Jetskis in Brisbane do both brands and specialise in fishing fitouts.. They are now doing packages of either FXHO or Fish Pro (or GTX) units with Tubbies, so both options covered. The trolling motor is a luxury when you get very serious and willing to spend the money to save engine hours. Currently I simulate the spot lock manually using the ski engine to hover over the deepwater marks. But that's why I have over 500hrs on my ski now. in 3 years. Not that hours on a Yamaha are much of a problem except maybe for perceptions when reselling. My engine has never had any issues, and still is solid. But if you do go Seadoo, choose a specialist dealer who really knows how to service them- I keep hearing a very high level of skill is required to ensure the engine and drive shaft is aligned perfectly so that the carbon seals and other parts last to specs. Thanks for watching and commenting.
BTW, sometimes we can overthink a major purchase. You get to the stage that you realise that either way it probably won't really be a bad decision!
@@Jetcast Thanks for your thoughts i have been watching and sub to your channel for a long time now. I think i will go Yamaha i like the look and reliability as well. The tubbies are cheaper on Yamaha as well the shoreline salesman told me. I love the new wreck deck and i think its where i could put an electric motor. Cheers keep the videos coming please.
Try my best!
Imagine getting a jet ski for your birthday 😂
Great present!
@@Jetcast ik I wish I could get one, wish my family was rich too
@@stareatme9983 like the rest of us, he had to work hard and buy it for himself.
Very good showing other peoples fishing skis mate the bigger issue is seadoo sinking with the carbon seal breaks
Yes, as I mentioned in another comment, I have been told by someone who should know that it takes very good service techs to keep the Sea-doo's singing, so you should always get them serviced and repaired by specialists Seadoo dealers or you may be taking a risk. Thanks for coming back to the channel and commenting again mate!
I have a 2018 RXTX and it was getting a bit of water in the storage bin. I then adjusted the lid using chalk on the upper lip so that i could see where it was sitting on the lower rubber seal. Once they were better aligned I now don’t seem to get water in there. Not sure if yours is the same layout????
I’ll pass on your info to Fred. It’s his GTX but I’m sure he’d be interested. Thanks for commenting too!
Nice set up Fred..
I'm interested in your mounting bracket for front trolling motor..
I have seadoo fishpro.
Do u make it for selling?
Thanks...
Hi Tony, I'll catch up with Fred and get him to speak to you. Can you PM me on the Jetfisher Facebook page with your details so I can pass them on to him?
Fred, as a Canadian, how do you own a TSSAA Track shirt? I'm from Tennessee and just ordered a 23 GTX 300 LTD. Leaving behind an 07 GTI and GTX.
Fred's an Australian, so not sure but can ask him next time we fish together. Good luck with the new GTX. Withe model you picked, I assume you're a speedster and not so much of a fisho? :)
Hi, just started watching your videos as I’ve ordered the FX SVHO Cruiser which will be here in April.
I’m new to this jet skiing and want to set my ski up for fishing with the Tubby’s and just wondering
where you could mount an electric motor on it front or back Fred’s looks really well thought out how
he’s done it. I like a lot of the things you’ve done and how you’ve set it up on your ski Paul,
I’d love to hookup with you guys to get some invaluable experience and learn some tricks of the trade.
Cheers Russell.
Hi Russell, the best spot would still be the front and we’re looking into the possibility of a similar bracket for the FXHO. Thanks for watching and commenting. Keep in touch.
@@Jetcast Hi Paul,thanks for replying,just wondering where you got your auxiliary fuel tank from and did you
do the mods on your ski eg: front rod holders and fitting of fuel tank?
Cheers Russell.
@@Reddog1963 Hi Russell, Shoreline jetskis at Slacks Creek, Brisbane, did the entire build (Tubbies, aux tank, lights, dual batteries, etc) on my 2019 FXHO from them. The left side front rod holder and the rear rod holders were after-market from GC Jetski fishing in NZ. (If you haven't seen it, there is a fitout video of my ski : ua-cam.com/video/CRqeAb4XW_k/v-deo.html )
What battery are you using to power the trolling motor and where do you keep the battery?
Hi Frank, Fred is currently overseas and probably won’t see this. But I’ve seen the battery and it’s a big lithium ion model that’s mounted in the rear of his right hand pod. I think it’s a 100ah and less than half the weight of a lead acid or gel cel.
Wow that was awesome!!! Two questions what mics did you clip on your shirts and what battery starters are you talking about? Thanks Paul.
Howdy again! Battery starters are any that you can get from an automotive store...the battery pack jumpstarters that you can use should your battery fail. Despite having dual batteries, I myself carry one that I got on eBay, and it has been used several times over the last 3 years or so to start other people's cars, boats, and skis! Fred's old Wakepro ski was one of those! I have even started my own 4WD with it one cold morning! Mics are Instamic.
Wonder what he’d think about the Ultra deck on the new Kawasakis
The new Kawasaki models are quite interesting. The 310 is not really the ideal fishing platform due to fuel economy, but they seem to have some nice features that would appeal to me in a non-supercharged version if hull, deck and electronics are the same. Thanks for watching the video David.
@@Jetcast Apparently the ultra lx (160hp) has an 80litre tank I think, but isn't as efficient as the FX or Seadoos. Maybe because it has to drive that big v through the water. I wonder how stable they also.
Hi what year ski? I have been told that malign an secondary fuel cell is not possible with the newer models
That is a 2020 GTX 230 model. The 2021 is basically the same ski too.
As much as I love fishing from a jetski, but with all these mods would it be better to just get a small boat ?
There are several things that make a ski win in a comparison to a (small) boat if you are talking about the adding of accessories as the tipping point. The main one for me is where you can fish on a well equipped ski. You'd need a 6m+ ocean going boat to match the range, performance, and capability (in weather) to go where we fish. Here that means a spend of at least $75K (AUD) and probably more like $100K to get it fully kitted out for the styles and range of fishing we do. We regularly cross coastal bars, and do around 120km per trip, so that immediately steps you up into a different class of boat, and therefore way different cost comparison. Downsides are getting wet, taking people, and in some locations cold weather would be a limiting factor. If I had the money, I'd have both, but the boat would be more use for pleasure cruising than fishing I'd say. Thanks for joining in on the discussion!
hi , how much would it cost to set up a jetski like yours?
Hi Troy, it would vary from say $25K AUD upwards to mid/late 30ks. We have seen 8--15% price rises in products this year so it's is not getting any cheaper. But I must say for me - and many friends - it has been well worth the money in terms of improvement in overall mental health alone! It gives me so much focus that I can't imagine ever stopping now! The money /cost of it all fades from memory quickly if you really get into this sport and experience the joy it brings. If I did have bucket loads of money, I'd probably buy a massive fishing boat, take friends along, probably need someone launch it for me, and would also need a huge 4WD to tow it. But even f I had all the money to to throw at it, it would have to be something like a 8M unit to go out where we go -and when on the jet skis. So basically I'd need to find around $300K (boat + car) to replicate the fun and experience we get from our kitted-out jet skis.
Any ro problems with the idf
The ski in this video doesn’t have IDF. Weed is not a big issue around these parts either. Thanks for watching the video .
Bueno amigo
thanks for watching!
The engine needs to breath.
So air needs to get into the hull somewhere...
You're right! Without air, that engine is just a fancy paperweight! 🚀 Thanks for watching
🥰🥰🥰🍻🍻
thanks for watching!
Someone just got rich!
Sometimes you gotta do what you love, or you might die unhappy!
I'm sorry, but I find the fuel usage on the GTX a bit surprising..
Good or bad surprising? Less than a boat but more than a yak! :)
Hard to believe surprising.. @@Jetcast
To much stuff on there.
thanks for watching and commenting.
I don’t get it, better off buying a boat. Far more comfortable to fish on
Plenty of reasons, but major is that we fish offshore and cross coastal bars that you'd need to buy a 6M offshore boat to go as safely, economically, or indeed as fast as we can, and in weather that challenges many. There's really no comparison in price, and the comfort factor depends if you're a serious sports fisho or just pretending! ;) We'd all love that huge centre console fishing weapon, but it's quite impractical in so many ways for so many people.
I is similar to a motorcycle or snowmobile... Fun !!!
Badass
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