How about applying 2 layers of automotive ceramic clear coat (like what is used on Mercedes or porsche) on the hull it will be smooth and slick and very resistant to scratches. Will try it on my 2019 fx when paint starts delaminating.
so whats the best way to protect the bottom of my seadoo gti 170 se 2023 ?? should I pass on the gator glide? I dont want it to ride terrible and throw me off doing a donut
I have to agree with much that you stated. There used to be a coating made or sold out of Sarasota FL that sprayed on the hull that did increase your top speed . It felt like snot when wet , but did not last very long and did affect handling as well. It wasn’t hard to remove because it often removed itself.
This brings me back to 1997 when i was working at a seadoo dealer . some ppl would drag their skiis brand new 96 xps across asphalt to help it corner. They knew top speed flat water numbers would drop but they swore it would hook better in racing buoys. Odviously i never did this. I actually waxed the crap out of my skii i was a 145 mph drag racer flat water. Had the record in 1996 61 mph
haha , just ordered gatorglide yesterday..... my 2021 fx svho hull paint just disappeared one morning and i needed a quick fix and eventually plan on going to stage 1.... will i feel the negative effects you think?
I’m new to your channel , recently found it while looking at Yamaha 1800 videos. Been trying to get one local. But just recently learned about this `addendum fee’ ? Lol wtf. $2,000 on top. Is this the normal at majority of dealers ? My Yamaha Raptor I just got 6months ago didn’t have this fee.
Hey Yamaha can we just go back to fiberglass and gel coat?!?!? Gatorglide is essentially insurance because we all know Yamaha isnt gonna cover a delaminated hull without a fight.
How about applying 2 layers of automotive ceramic clear coat (like what is used on Mercedes or porsche) on the hull it will be smooth and slick and very resistant to scratches. Will try it on my 2019 fx when paint starts delaminating.
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The sprayed surface of gator glide looks smooth, when sprayed rather than rolled.
How about applying 2 layers of automotive ceramic clear coat (like what is used on Mercedes or porsche) on the hull it will be smooth and slick and very resistant to scratches.
Will try it on my 2019 fx when paint starts delaminating.
so whats the best way to protect the bottom of my seadoo gti 170 se 2023 ?? should I pass on the gator glide? I dont want it to ride terrible and throw me off doing a donut
love the content, lot of great knowledge being passed on to this newbie here!
Glad to hear it!
I have to agree with much that you stated. There used to be a coating made or sold out of Sarasota FL that sprayed on the hull that did increase your top speed . It felt like snot when wet , but did not last very long and did affect handling as well. It wasn’t hard to remove because it often removed itself.
Thanks for sharing!
This brings me back to 1997 when i was working at a seadoo dealer . some ppl would drag their skiis brand new 96 xps across asphalt to help it corner. They knew top speed flat water numbers would drop but they swore it would hook better in racing buoys. Odviously i never did this. I actually waxed the crap out of my skii i was a 145 mph drag racer flat water. Had the record in 1996 61 mph
Actually, it was a super common practice among early 550 and 650 standup riders too.
Well said even for those that have no idea what this was from the get go. Thanks for bringing it down to the people new in the arena.
you bet
haha , just ordered gatorglide yesterday..... my 2021 fx svho hull paint just disappeared one morning and i needed a quick fix and eventually plan on going to stage 1.... will i feel the negative effects you think?
As a recreational rider, I do not see a gain with coating my ride
I am on mine and the only affect I have is the gas gage going down faster than expected lol
LOL
I’m new to your channel , recently found it while looking at Yamaha 1800 videos. Been trying to get one local. But just recently learned about this `addendum fee’ ? Lol wtf. $2,000 on top. Is this the normal at majority of dealers ? My Yamaha Raptor I just got 6months ago didn’t have this fee.
Mark ups? No. That's not new.
@@watercraftjournal they claimed this added $2k was cause Yamaha cut back dealers inventory by 30%. Just seems crazy 16k ski out the door is now 21k.
Hey Yamaha can we just go back to fiberglass and gel coat?!?!? Gatorglide is essentially insurance because we all know Yamaha isnt gonna cover a delaminated hull without a fight.
Well, they DID go back to fiberglass for the FX models...
How about applying 2 layers of automotive ceramic clear coat (like what is used on Mercedes or porsche) on the hull it will be smooth and slick and very resistant to scratches.
Will try it on my 2019 fx when paint starts delaminating.