Great video dude! I was talking to my dealer about a similar issue you are having as others have experienced the same. Yamaha stated that if you run your boat and sit still for a period of time, when you get going again, allow 30 secs for the boats computer to reset, and you'll be able to run more than 15MPH. I hope this helps.
@@jay19dbfljust keep that stuff to yourself I get it your rich daddy bought you a Pavati but guess what some people actually have to work for stuff and need to be smarter with money and this is best jetboat setup I have ever seen
The only times ive seen issues with Yamaha boats over the many years was within COVID timeframe. YES they were obviously rushed from 2021-2022, those are the ones that have the aesthetic issues. Any other year seemed to be spot on.
Thanks for the video and the honest feed back. One thing i will say is to always use the fatsac on the back. Don't have someone sitting there when the boat is underway. One, because of the potential for carbon monoxide poisoning. Two, It is illegal in most states.
Great review I have one on order I have a couple questions do they require premium fuel and also as far as fuel mileage goes are they hard on fuel. If you are pulling into behind them do they throw a lot of water in the tubers face and also are the engines much louder than a inboard
I totally agree with you on the quality of the Yamaha I have a 2023 195s and I’m very disappointed with the quality if I could I would find a better built boat I HAD A CROWNLINE BEFORE AND IT WAS HANDS DOWN better built but I guess you get what you pay for
Thanks for sharing. I have a 2019 242XE and trying to stretch out the pocket and size of the wave. Seems like ballast is the way to go, fat sac. These are great all around boats but guess if one is looking for monster clean waves and primarily use the boat for surfing it may be best to go another way. I would be pissed about those holes drilled and being exposed.
We are selling our ATX 24Type wake surf for one reason only. Our water level is so shallow at the shore line where our lift is located. The Yamaha 255XD seems to be the best alternative to a surf boat with the least draft on the market. Not cool that the quality was sop poor, hopefully the 2022 will have some of those issues resolved. Your video has helped us see that we can get a wave with some work, but it wont be the same. Question, how does the 255XD turn, do they have more control now with docking? and launch on busy boat days was a huge pain. Have you added the new rear lateral thrusters from JBP to your boat? Thanks!!
Awesome, a foot? Draft shows 18" on the specs so I had no idea. Our lake is so shallow, we will need the lift in 20" of water it's that crazy. then you hit a drop off way out. We had our ATX in the middle of the lake, we have to take a boat to get to my boat and it kills the experience. So we can really get the Yamaha in a foot of water?
I was considering one of these and it's way too much trouble to make this a decent wake surf boat I have a 2005 Tige' that is about 10 times better than that. 17 years and they can't do better than this?
I just got my 255ex and have the same problem with the max rpm of 5500. I put it in reverse, then forward again and it fixes the problem. Did you find a solution for the problem? My dealer said they haven't had any reports on the problem or how to fix it. The same thing happens with the surf gate out. I am capped about 5200 RPM and I cna barely make it to 10 MPH or fully form the wave. The dealer said the max speed is 15 MPH, but not 5200 and they don't know what to do. Thank you for any help
Did you have to purchase a separate 800lb ballast or does the one it comes with hit 800lbs stock when filled? If you bought a new one which did you go with?
How does the 255XD ride in rough water? We ordered one here in AZ our lakes do get blown out and can get a little rough! Any videos of your boat in rough water by chance?
I just purchased a 24 255XD, the only difference is the xDrive. I think it's a nice upgrade from the 23's, but not needed. I love the color scheme of the calvary blue with tan interior, the 25's have a black on tan interior, its awesome! So far, the fit and quality is good. I definintely looked for the things he talked about in his complaints. Glad I watched his videos
Not comparable to a mastercraft surf boat for surfing, not even close. but if surfing isn’t the priority this boat seems to have some nice features. A decent mastercraft surf boat now costs 150k plus… it’s gotten insane
It is a computer reset. Allow your boat to reset its computer for at least 30 secs before taking off. Usually this happens when the boat has been sitting with accessories running.
I have a deposit on this boat for next year. But if I really want to wakesurf easily, it seems that it would be better to buy a 4-5 year old G23 Nautique for about $25k more.
@@itsmikecaudill great response, thank you. Curious - if I have young kids and they ski/tube, is this a great boat for that as well? They are still fairly young and I don't see them surfing for a few years still, and I have to admit I prefer the jet vs the prop with 4 young kids and lots going on, one less deadly limb slicer to worry about!
Appreciate the videos. We just bought a 2022 255xe and obviously it’s cold here in the north, so won’t take delivery until Spring. Question- we currently own a 2016 ar240 and live on a lake with a low bridge. The 240 tower fold down far enough where we can fit under with about a foot to clear. Can you show how far the tower folds down on the 255? I appreciate it in advance
Check out jet boat adventure. I have a 21 252 se. water gets in thru your anchor locker drain. Same issue on mine. I fixed mine with a auto trim pin as a plug. The drain port allows water into the hull. I noticed mine when people were in the bow and rough water.
Checkout yamahajet boat adventure. He explained it very well. I basically plug the hole from the out side and pull it when out of the water to drain any water from the anchor and rode. Look at his video and you will probably see that’s what you have as well
No way you should be messing around with a bag at this price. We had a 212x and it was such a pain in the ass switching from surfing to anything else, now we own a Malibu!
What a pain in the but having to move people around the boat to get a wave. Just buy a centurion problem solved you can achieve a pro surf wave with just 3 people. 5000lbs of ballast then dial your surf tabs and center trim and bam done.
@@itsmikecaudill I understand that if your dealing with depth. Also there’s a channel that has done fuel comparison with the centurion and it beats most all competitors. Everyone rolls with what they like and need and if your surfing and having fun that’s all that matters.
Great video dude! I was talking to my dealer about a similar issue you are having as others have experienced the same. Yamaha stated that if you run your boat and sit still for a period of time, when you get going again, allow 30 secs for the boats computer to reset, and you'll be able to run more than 15MPH. I hope this helps.
Appreciate the vid....convinced me to buy a moomba . Lol
yea . that wave is terrible
@@jay19dbfljust keep that stuff to yourself I get it your rich daddy bought you a Pavati but guess what some people actually have to work for stuff and need to be smarter with money and this is best jetboat setup I have ever seen
Used to have a 242. Thinking of getting back in to a 255, but I have a Supra SL right now and the wave behind it is insane.
I think I would stick with the Supra SL don’t no much about them but I’ve heard they are nice
This guys a troll. Nobody who actually has a Supra is “thinking about getting back into a 255” lol
If you haven't solved your water in the bilge issue, make sure you check the thru hull fitting in the anchor locker.
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Don’t mind me I’m just time stamping so I can come back to this part when we get to the lake
The only times ive seen issues with Yamaha boats over the many years was within COVID timeframe. YES they were obviously rushed from 2021-2022, those are the ones that have the aesthetic issues. Any other year seemed to be spot on.
Thanks for the video and the honest feed back. One thing i will say is to always use the fatsac on the back. Don't have someone sitting there when the boat is underway. One, because of the potential for carbon monoxide poisoning. Two, It is illegal in most states.
Great review I have one on order I have a couple questions do they require premium fuel and also as far as fuel mileage goes are they hard on fuel.
If you are pulling into behind them do they throw a lot of water in the tubers face and also are the engines much louder than a inboard
What a great review!! Thank you so much !!!
I totally agree with you on the quality of the Yamaha I have a 2023 195s and I’m very disappointed with the quality if I could I would find a better built boat I HAD A CROWNLINE BEFORE AND IT WAS HANDS DOWN better built but I guess you get what you pay for
Thanks for sharing. I have a 2019 242XE and trying to stretch out the pocket and size of the wave. Seems like ballast is the way to go, fat sac. These are great all around boats but guess if one is looking for monster clean waves and primarily use the boat for surfing it may be best to go another way. I would be pissed about those holes drilled and being exposed.
@@itsmikecaudill your comments about people and where to place them are spot on to my experience with our 2019 242XE.
did you ever find your bilge leak? I also have one on my 2021 255XD and by battery died last night and almost sank the boat.
We are selling our ATX 24Type wake surf for one reason only. Our water level is so shallow at the shore line where our lift is located. The Yamaha 255XD seems to be the best alternative to a surf boat with the least draft on the market. Not cool that the quality was sop poor, hopefully the 2022 will have some of those issues resolved. Your video has helped us see that we can get a wave with some work, but it wont be the same. Question, how does the 255XD turn, do they have more control now with docking? and launch on busy boat days was a huge pain. Have you added the new rear lateral thrusters from JBP to your boat?
Thanks!!
Awesome, a foot? Draft shows 18" on the specs so I had no idea. Our lake is so shallow, we will need the lift in 20" of water it's that crazy. then you hit a drop off way out. We had our ATX in the middle of the lake, we have to take a boat to get to my boat and it kills the experience. So we can really get the Yamaha in a foot of water?
I was considering one of these and it's way too much trouble to make this a decent wake surf boat I have a 2005 Tige' that is about 10 times better than that. 17 years and they can't do better than this?
What’s your surf settings? Full ballast, gate on the side you surf then a sack obviously on that side?
I just got my 255ex and have the same problem with the max rpm of 5500. I put it in reverse, then forward again and it fixes the problem. Did you find a solution for the problem? My dealer said they haven't had any reports on the problem or how to fix it. The same thing happens with the surf gate out. I am capped about 5200 RPM and I cna barely make it to 10 MPH or fully form the wave. The dealer said the max speed is 15 MPH, but not 5200 and they don't know what to do.
Thank you for any help
Unfortunately if you want to surf this sounds like way too much work for a new boat. Even an old direct drive looks like it will surf better
So how much weight do you need on the back of the boat?
Did you have to purchase a separate 800lb ballast or does the one it comes with hit 800lbs stock when filled? If you bought a new one which did you go with?
Can you make a video from the start to the end. How to set up the boat I just buy one and I will pick up Friday. First time boat user.
Thanks
How does the 255XD ride in rough water? We ordered one here in AZ our lakes do get blown out and can get a little rough! Any videos of your boat in rough water by chance?
Mike,
Have you been able to see any 2024 255XD's? Any thoughts on the fit-finish or performance of newer models?
I just purchased a 24 255XD, the only difference is the xDrive. I think it's a nice upgrade from the 23's, but not needed. I love the color scheme of the calvary blue with tan interior, the 25's have a black on tan interior, its awesome! So far, the fit and quality is good. I definintely looked for the things he talked about in his complaints. Glad I watched his videos
Were you in a hurry to get your boat? That crack in the corner+ 2 holes by the windshield was crappy.
Not comparable to a mastercraft surf boat for surfing, not even close. but if surfing isn’t the priority this boat seems to have some nice features. A decent mastercraft surf boat now costs 150k plus… it’s gotten insane
Did you ever get a fix on the 15 mph issue, I'm having the same issue
It is a computer reset. Allow your boat to reset its computer for at least 30 secs before taking off. Usually this happens when the boat has been sitting with accessories running.
This video should convince everyone to never buy a jet boat for surfing. Imagine spending 100k and dealing with all this bs. What a joke
Any room for lead under the back seats?
How long a rope do you use? 20’ or 25’?
I have a deposit on this boat for next year. But if I really want to wakesurf easily, it seems that it would be better to buy a 4-5 year old G23 Nautique for about $25k more.
@@itsmikecaudill great response, thank you. Curious - if I have young kids and they ski/tube, is this a great boat for that as well? They are still fairly young and I don't see them surfing for a few years still, and I have to admit I prefer the jet vs the prop with 4 young kids and lots going on, one less deadly limb slicer to worry about!
Appreciate the videos. We just bought a 2022 255xe and obviously it’s cold here in the north, so won’t take delivery until Spring. Question- we currently own a 2016 ar240 and live on a lake with a low bridge. The 240 tower fold down far enough where we can fit under with about a foot to clear. Can you show how far the tower folds down on the 255?
I appreciate it in advance
Does the surf gate drop down after you start going or once deployed will it be down all the time does anyone know? I have a 2021 255XD
What fatsac you using?
Check out jet boat adventure. I have a 21 252 se. water gets in thru your anchor locker drain. Same issue on mine. I fixed mine with a auto trim pin as a plug. The drain port allows water into the hull. I noticed mine when people were in the bow and rough water.
Checkout yamahajet boat adventure. He explained it very well. I basically plug the hole from the out side and pull it when out of the water to drain any water from the anchor and rode. Look at his video and you will probably see that’s what you have as well
Excellent Excellent Excellent
I would have refused delivery if I had two drilled holes in the boat. That is shocking for a boat at this price point.
No way you should be messing around with a bag at this price. We had a 212x and it was such a pain in the ass switching from surfing to anything else, now we own a Malibu!
How do we contact you? I have some pic of my 255 I want to share with you
@@itsmikecaudill email sent
Se comprar Pavati não tem problemas.... O preço diz tudo 😅😅
I pressure watch the floor to remove the dirt
Sea deck pull out and dawn dish soap and a soft car brush
I’d never buy one. Buy a Moomba Max for about the same price without all of the bs. That’s ridiculous. Love my Moomba.
What model fatsac is that one
Nobody can sit on the swim platform while the boat is underway police and uscg will ticket you
Man needs a Malibu
14 mph is way to fast for wakesurfing literally the top speed that I run my boat at is 11 mph
111,000.00 for that is to much
60k plus for a boat. Still won’t pad the transom area. Cheap yamaha co
That's ridiculous! As much as that boat cost.
Good job but yes fit and finish is bad.
What a pain in the but having to move people around the boat to get a wave. Just buy a centurion problem solved you can achieve a pro surf wave with just 3 people. 5000lbs of ballast then dial your surf tabs and center trim and bam done.
@@itsmikecaudill I understand that if your dealing with depth. Also there’s a channel that has done fuel comparison with the centurion and it beats most all competitors.
Everyone rolls with what they like and need and if your surfing and having fun that’s all that matters.
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i guess it works but man that was was washy and small
How did you stretchen and deepin the wave? Love my 255 x, have some one you do, just wish it was a longer wave
thanks for the review I am not buying a 100k boat that has this low of a build quality no thanks
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