They say to keep the clean out plug pulled out so it doesn’t get stuck in there and corrode. Just reinstall before every use. I’ve been doing a lot of research on the Yamaha boats for 6 months. Very nice, Enjoy it.
Thanks! Yes I’ve read that too. Something else I’ve read is spraying silicone on the rubber and other things to protect. So far it’s made clean out plug removal easy.
I have the exact set up, make sure to double check your self-bailing connections and live well over fill, the well is not sealed, it will over flow to the bilge and surprise you.
I had a 190 FSH with the normally aspirated motor. I kept regular alcohol free gas in it. The supercharged engine of the 195 needs premium fuel only? Also, my boat was pretty soggy. The storage and bilge always had some sort of water in it though I tried to seal up any known leaky spots (ie., anchor locker). Mine was a 2018... Things change for the 2021? I sold mine for other ventures and miss a boat. Thinking of popping on a 190 FSH again. Holding off on the 195 because of the premium fuel requirement and extra wear on the engine? Great video!
Thanks for the compliment and sharing your experience. I believe there were some small changes in 2019 and newer. Yes it does require premium fuel which does kinda stink. Love this boat though! We’re looking forward to getting back out on the water. Thanks so much for watching.
Thanks! Not crazy about having something else to work on, but it’s been fun learning the ins and outs as well as getting out on the water more often. Wife is super happy
I have rebuilt two of these engines due to sand accumulation in the water jacket. The Yamaha has an open circuit cooling system and it sucks up external water for cooling purposes. Shallow water, sand bars, and beaches have the potential of filling the engine with sand. If you use it in salt it MUST be flushed after use. (actually it always should be flushed after each use) My son did not flush it one season end and the salt caused the same problem as the sand. Yamaha also does not use stainless steel hose clamps (in the past) which can become a rust concern. Lubrication of the shielded cables is difficult but keep an eye on the cables because they will wear through the external shield. Use a garden sprayer and a 50/50 mix of motor oil and kerosene on the trailer. Will significantly slow the rusting. Especially carbon steel leaf springs.... they are prone to rust. Trailer lights notoriously fail on trailers. Check them so you will know. Another item the salt readily attacks is the starter. There are thermal sensors for overheating which usually means clogged intake or sand clogged cooling system. Boats are a pain but I love em
Great info! We probably won’t use it in saltwater a bunch of times per year, but definitely plan to use it there. I do flush it every outing and steer clear from shallow water… always try and stay in at least 3-4 feet. The cables I’ve been living with Yamaha grease and spraying everything in the engine bay with spray silicone to protect it some. The trailer does worry me in the long term. I have thoughts of selling it and purchasing a better trailer. Again, huge thanks to your first hand jnfo and knowledge… really helpful to a new boater like myself:
@@ChristianGrest … The carpet on the rails does wear out and it has to be replaced occasionally. So you have to hoist up the boat so you can remove the rails. Spraying the 50-50 oil and kerosene mix on the trailer helps tremendously. Do yourself a favor and buy one of those long boat poles with a hook on the end. Makes handling 10 times easier
My family Have owned many boats including a Yamaha 240 ar, was a great boat. We are currently in the process of buying this boat😁 exited to get it . You seem to know a lot of things for a first time boat owner! Cool boat, have fun with it!
Nice! It’s been a great boat so far. Still lots to learn, but I think we’re well on our way. Plenty of resources in todays day and age. Hopefully will have more videos in the future. Thanks for watching 🙏
My 2020 FSH 190 Sport does not have stainless steel rear hull drain plugs like I saw on your tour of the jet drive area. Did you upgrade or maybe fsh 195 came with stainless in 2021?
Love the boat. I am in the process of buying a 2023 from a dealer. Are they willing to negotiate on price? I also don't want the trailer. Thinking about asking for a credit for the trailer.
I have not had any issues whatsoever. We actually placed an order for a new 23 FSH 222 Sport that should be coming in sometime this spring and we’ll be selling our boat. I’ll definitely miss her… the larger boat isn’t quite as fast.
I just test drived a 195 FSH, i like the high speed handling, but feels like the control is low speed is not good, and it took the guy five times to get the boat into the trailer, I heard that you can install something to help with low speed steering, because i usually do the side scan for the dock, low speed handling is important to me, can you tell me what do you think about it?
I’ve had both the Thrust Vectors and Cobra Jet steering. Either of those help tremendously with low speed steering. As a matter of fact I have a slightly used set of Thrust Vectors I’d be willing to sell.
@@ChristianGrest 100% Agree. My wife and I recently moved down to SW Florida. Neither of us owned a boat before, but we decided to buy a Yahama AR195. Took the boat out for the first time and I thought something was "broken" because the boat was super unresponsive at no wake speed around the marina/dock. Got the JetPilot Thrust Vector & Lateral vectors.....WORLD OF DIFFERENCE!! Can spin the boat 360 degrees on a dime now. Docking now with total confidence.
@@ryanlawson5767 yea they should just come standard on these boats. I’ve read that the older boats were even worse, but in 2019 they added the articulating keel which helped a bunch.
I have a QQ, I have 2022 Yamaha FSH 195, In the morning when I tried to do the cold start, it will take a few times before it can actually start, is that normal? Thanks in advance
@@ThaguyMike nice! Honestly didn’t expect to get ours when we did, but we got lucky. I also have a marine VHF radio that I’ll be installing in the next month or so when we get some warmer weather. I hope to put together a video of the install. Anyways, we love this boat! Really fits our needs. Had I wanted to upgrade, the 210 would probably be the way I’d go, but I think I’d miss the extra speed of the 195. We hit 52-53 MPH regularly on flat water.
I literally have that identical boat down to the color and Garmin...weird! lol However, I did add more Seadek from JBP, on the upper decks and swim platforms and wow what a difference in comfort. Regarding maintenance, it's so simple as a DIY and saves a ton of $$. Amazon has the correct anchor for under $25. I also added the Reverse Thruster 2.0 from JBP and its a huge difference for reversing. I hate my Shorlandr trailer because you can't add Easy Steps to the tongue, so Will from JBP is R&Ding that as a potential new product. Anyways congrats and happy boating!!
Lol…nice! Its definitely a nice boat. Been looking at those RT 2.0 from JBP. I’ll have to modify or replace my thrust vectors if I end up getting them. Been looking at the Seadek. Already have a marine radio purchased that I’ll be doing an install soon. Looking forward to some coastal boating this coming season. Will keep an eye out for those easy steps if JBP releases some. Thanks for watching!
@@dcc2444 They do with an extra fee. $50 I do believe. That’s most likely the route I’ll end up going. I did think about trying out the Cobra Jet fins. Seems there’s quite the debate over on the jet boat forum as to which ones are better all around.
That's a Nice boat! I've never really been into boats, but I can see where it would be a nice thing to have. It's kind of ironic that an Aquarius doesn't really like Water...😆👍🏻
It does not, but the top half can be removed by removing a few bolts and having some help. Definitely a little bit of work for those wanting to store it in their garage.
@@atumre4705 I’ve been trying to get back into fishing a bit. Been beach fishing every summer the past few years. Hoping the boat can get me out to some good fishing too.
🤣 that’s one way to put it! My wife has been bugging me for years and years about getting a boat. Honestly put it off because I didn’t want something else to have to work on.
They say to keep the clean out plug pulled out so it doesn’t get stuck in there and corrode. Just reinstall before every use. I’ve been doing a lot of research on the Yamaha boats for 6 months. Very nice, Enjoy it.
Thanks! Yes I’ve read that too. Something else I’ve read is spraying silicone on the rubber and other things to protect. So far it’s made clean out plug removal easy.
@@ChristianGrest good to know. The secret is….we put a deposit on a 2022 SX190 a few months ago. This would be our first boat as well
Nice! Man you’re gonna love it! Those are sporty as heck.
That little pop up changing area is the coolest thing!
That was actually one of the selling points for us. You rarely see a feature like this on a 19’ boat.
I have the exact set up, make sure to double check your self-bailing connections and live well over fill, the well is not sealed, it will over flow to the bilge and surprise you.
Thanks for the heads up! I'll definitely be checking that out.
I had a 190 FSH with the normally aspirated motor. I kept regular alcohol free gas in it. The supercharged engine of the 195 needs premium fuel only? Also, my boat was pretty soggy. The storage and bilge always had some sort of water in it though I tried to seal up any known leaky spots (ie., anchor locker). Mine was a 2018... Things change for the 2021? I sold mine for other ventures and miss a boat. Thinking of popping on a 190 FSH again. Holding off on the 195 because of the premium fuel requirement and extra wear on the engine? Great video!
Thanks for the compliment and sharing your experience. I believe there were some small changes in 2019 and newer. Yes it does require premium fuel which does kinda stink. Love this boat though! We’re looking forward to getting back out on the water. Thanks so much for watching.
Very sweet brother, definitely gunna have many years of fun and sun on that beauty.
Thanks! Not crazy about having something else to work on, but it’s been fun learning the ins and outs as well as getting out on the water more often. Wife is super happy
I have rebuilt two of these engines due to sand accumulation in the water jacket. The Yamaha has an open circuit cooling system and it sucks up external water for cooling purposes. Shallow water, sand bars, and beaches have the potential of filling the engine with sand. If you use it in salt it MUST be flushed after use. (actually it always should be flushed after each use) My son did not flush it one season end and the salt caused the same problem as the sand. Yamaha also does not use stainless steel hose clamps (in the past) which can become a rust concern. Lubrication of the shielded cables is difficult but keep an eye on the cables because they will wear through the external shield. Use a garden sprayer and a 50/50 mix of motor oil and kerosene on the trailer. Will significantly slow the rusting. Especially carbon steel leaf springs.... they are prone to rust. Trailer lights notoriously fail on trailers. Check them so you will know. Another item the salt readily attacks is the starter. There are thermal sensors for overheating which usually means clogged intake or sand clogged cooling system. Boats are a pain but I love em
Great info! We probably won’t use it in saltwater a bunch of times per year, but definitely plan to use it there. I do flush it every outing and steer clear from shallow water… always try and stay in at least 3-4 feet. The cables I’ve been living with Yamaha grease and spraying everything in the engine bay with spray silicone to protect it some. The trailer does worry me in the long term. I have thoughts of selling it and purchasing a better trailer.
Again, huge thanks to your first hand jnfo and knowledge… really helpful to a new boater like myself:
@@ChristianGrest … The carpet on the rails does wear out and it has to be replaced occasionally. So you have to hoist up the boat so you can remove the rails. Spraying the 50-50 oil and kerosene mix on the trailer helps tremendously. Do yourself a favor and buy one of those long boat poles with a hook on the end. Makes handling 10 times easier
@@Charleston_SC did get a boat pole. Super handy when pulling into the dock
Additional petroleum products are not the best idea for the water. A lanolin product like fluid film is better.
My family Have owned many boats including a Yamaha 240 ar, was a great boat. We are currently in the process of buying this boat😁 exited to get it . You seem to know a lot of things for a first time boat owner! Cool boat, have fun with it!
Nice! It’s been a great boat so far. Still lots to learn, but I think we’re well on our way. Plenty of resources in todays day and age. Hopefully will have more videos in the future.
Thanks for watching 🙏
My 2020 FSH 190 Sport does not have stainless steel rear hull drain plugs like I saw on your tour of the jet drive area. Did you upgrade or maybe fsh 195 came with stainless in 2021?
Th de are the plugs it came with. I’d bet you could upgrade yours.
Love the boat. I am in the process of buying a 2023 from a dealer. Are they willing to negotiate on price? I also don't want the trailer. Thinking about asking for a credit for the trailer.
Nice! You’ll have to address that with the dealer. Most all only sell at MSRP and the trailer comes with the boat from Yamaha.
Question on the transducer, I noticed you went with a transom mount. Does this model have an option for thru hull or no?
No this was added by the dealer. No through hull available from the factory for these.
Very nice! Congrats 👊
Thanks! Definitely has been a whole new world to learn and explore for us.
I have the same boat but I should have went with the fsh210 for front bow seating
Wasn’t a concern for us since it’s just the wife and I, but if we had kids or others joining us a lot, then it could be helpful.
Have you had any issues with the boat? I’m looking at getting a one year old 210 fsh. Just never owned a jet boat only outboards.
I have not had any issues whatsoever. We actually placed an order for a new 23 FSH 222 Sport that should be coming in sometime this spring and we’ll be selling our boat. I’ll definitely miss her… the larger boat isn’t quite as fast.
I'm guessing your gonna have to starting throwing in a good helping of fishing videos along with your regular gun content
Eh, maybe we’ll see how that goes.
I just test drived a 195 FSH, i like the high speed handling, but feels like the control is low speed is not good, and it took the guy five times to get the boat into the trailer, I heard that you can install something to help with low speed steering, because i usually do the side scan for the dock, low speed handling is important to me, can you tell me what do you think about it?
I’ve had both the Thrust Vectors and Cobra Jet steering. Either of those help tremendously with low speed steering. As a matter of fact I have a slightly used set of Thrust Vectors I’d be willing to sell.
@@ChristianGrest 100% Agree. My wife and I recently moved down to SW Florida. Neither of us owned a boat before, but we decided to buy a Yahama AR195. Took the boat out for the first time and I thought something was "broken" because the boat was super unresponsive at no wake speed around the marina/dock. Got the JetPilot Thrust Vector & Lateral vectors.....WORLD OF DIFFERENCE!! Can spin the boat 360 degrees on a dime now. Docking now with total confidence.
@@ryanlawson5767 yea they should just come standard on these boats. I’ve read that the older boats were even worse, but in 2019 they added the articulating keel which helped a bunch.
I have a QQ, I have 2022 Yamaha FSH 195, In the morning when I tried to do the cold start, it will take a few times before it can actually start, is that normal? Thanks in advance
I’ve had it take a few turns to crank when cold. I wouldn’t say it’s anything to worry about
Very nice, how much did the Garmin run you?
Thanks! I wanna say it was $1300-$1400 installed. It’s a really nice unit so far. Still have a lot to learn about it.
@@ChristianGrest Your ahead of me, I'm hoping to purchase my fsh next year just trying to make sure I'm prepared properly because buying.
@@ThaguyMike nice! Honestly didn’t expect to get ours when we did, but we got lucky. I also have a marine VHF radio that I’ll be installing in the next month or so when we get some warmer weather. I hope to put together a video of the install.
Anyways, we love this boat! Really fits our needs. Had I wanted to upgrade, the 210 would probably be the way I’d go, but I think I’d miss the extra speed of the 195. We hit 52-53 MPH regularly on flat water.
I literally have that identical boat down to the color and Garmin...weird! lol However, I did add more Seadek from JBP, on the upper decks and swim platforms and wow what a difference in comfort. Regarding maintenance, it's so simple as a DIY and saves a ton of $$. Amazon has the correct anchor for under $25. I also added the Reverse Thruster 2.0 from JBP and its a huge difference for reversing. I hate my Shorlandr trailer because you can't add Easy Steps to the tongue, so Will from JBP is R&Ding that as a potential new product. Anyways congrats and happy boating!!
Lol…nice! Its definitely a nice boat. Been looking at those RT 2.0 from JBP. I’ll have to modify or replace my thrust vectors if I end up getting them. Been looking at the Seadek. Already have a marine radio purchased that I’ll be doing an install soon. Looking forward to some coastal boating this coming season. Will keep an eye out for those easy steps if JBP releases some. Thanks for watching!
@@ChristianGrest RT 2.o kit comes with new TV fins.
@@dcc2444 They do with an extra fee. $50 I do believe. That’s most likely the route I’ll end up going. I did think about trying out the Cobra Jet fins. Seems there’s quite the debate over on the jet boat forum as to which ones are better all around.
Nice looking boat
Thanks! We’re loving it so far.
What a beauty and better get a potty for moms bear😂 Me n Sick Nick will be heading down for a fishing trip soon
Thanks! Yea we will be getting a porta potty soon. Y’all are welcome anytime. Should be getting out on the saltwater soon.
@@ChristianGrest Some good fishing videos to follow
@@ToddTheGunGuy I hope for some good fishing.
That's a Nice boat! I've never really been into boats, but I can see where it would be a nice thing to have. It's kind of ironic that an Aquarius doesn't really like Water...😆👍🏻
Thanks! I fought the wife on getting a boat for years! But, I gotta say it’s been a nice experience so far. It’s pricey, but worth it.
@@ChristianGrest Sometimes you just have to go for it! 👍🏻
Does the T-top fold down? Can’t find any info on these. Thanks
It does not, but the top half can be removed by removing a few bolts and having some help. Definitely a little bit of work for those wanting to store it in their garage.
@@ChristianGrest okay, thank you for getting back to me. Enjoyed the video!
Very Nice Indeed !👍
Thanks Jerry!
Nice!
Thanks 🙏
Awesome!
Thanks! We’re sure enjoying having another reason to be outdoors.
@@ChristianGrest I love fishing just as much as shooting.
@@atumre4705 I’ve been trying to get back into fishing a bit. Been beach fishing every summer the past few years. Hoping the boat can get me out to some good fishing too.
Nice midlife crisis purchase LOL
Have fun with that beauty Grest family
🤣 that’s one way to put it! My wife has been bugging me for years and years about getting a boat. Honestly put it off because I didn’t want something else to have to work on.
He got the boat for the wife 😂
Gotta do what ya gotta do 😉
Insured with Progressive Ins Co.? The best in the boat 🚤 protection game. Congrats on your latest!
Thanks! Yes, Progressive on our boat and both our ATVs.