JetBoat Myths

We talk about some Myths you may have heard about Jetboats! Thanks for Watching!

[@jeskelson123]

I appreciate the effort, quite valuable. We bought a used seadoo challenger 2000, great shape, just to see if jet boats were our thing. If this season works out, I've been looking. I'm a huge Bombardier (Rotax) fan (skidoos, maverick, seadoo, modified pontoon running an E-Tec 250) understanding my little Challenger is a Mercruiser. The main question, which you addressed, was the supercharged or not and frankly whether the Scarab was going to hold together. We'll watch with interest over this season, provided you keep posting videos. We thank you again....

[@jetboatjohn8171]

Jeff Eskelson Thanks for the comments! My friend has that same boat. It’s actually the one I was tied to in the video. Definitely plan on making more videos! We are going out this weekend! Thanks for watching the videos!

[@barrysargent1213]

My father had one of the first designs in NZ. After the old shaft drive boat we had, this new jet thingy was so SMOOTH, with powerful hole shots. And she could reverse turn on a dime. Loved that old boat.

[@socalifone3044]

Riverside Casino in background. Winner ?? 😃 Good video. On the river I've definitely torn up a few props. Laughlin to Avi area. I'm looking forward to my new Jet Boat.

[@jetboatjohn8171]

robert crouch You and me both! Congrats on the new boat!

[@gamingwithjae927]

Hey buddy saw you out on the river this weekend headed to pirates cove I recognized your boat and you hope you guys had a blast !

[@jetboatjohn8171]

Craig Ford That’s way cool! We had a great day at the sand bar. Hope you did too! If you ever see me sitting somewhere definitely come by and say hi!

[@doolbnroht]

1:10 min intro on a 4 min video...

[@jetboatjohn8171]

Alan Hoglen Yep! If only there was a way I could see how long people watch the videos.. oh wait a minute 38k with an average view duration of 63.3%. There are full time channels that don’t get that! 🤔

[@doolbnroht]

Jet boat John So what are you trying to say?

[@jetboatjohn8171]

Alan Hoglen that some people watch the videos for the views of the lakes and river out here Not just to hear me ramble about boats! 😁👍

[@jasonwells8046]

Hey JBJ - Love your vids - keep-em coming! One question, did you ever consider the Vortex jet boat during your initial research?

[@jetboatjohn8171]

I don’t have a Chapperal dealer near me anymore. And I haven’t seen any on the water yet. They make nice boats so I’m sure the quality is probably a little better than Scarabs. But the drivetrains they use are exactly the same. Brp. If you have a dealer near you I would check them out. The other thing is when I was looking at my old prop boat I went to a chaparral dealership and looked at them and then I went back the next week and the dealership was closed so it Kinda scared me off a little bit. Thanks for the nice comments! 😁👍

[@jasonwells8046]

@@jetboatjohn8171 Thanks for the reply. Yea, that would scare me off as well - especially w/new boat and going back for service, warranty support, etc.

[@johndough7039]

GOOD INFO, KEEP EM GOING

[@UnLikeU]

Thanks for the video... I think I'll be a 1st time Jet Boat Yamaha Owner by the end of the year ditching Props to Crappie Fish... 👍

[@sharonbraselton4302]

wait nest year yamha scar fsh 315 and 325 next yéàr

[@alex124241]

How do they handle in rough water

[@shahzadmianoor9760]

Hey buddy need suggestions regarding the scarab 285 i have just sold my yamaha 2020 242se and planning to buy Scarab 285id but somebody told me not to buy Scarab

[@jetboatjohn8171]

Shahzad Mianoor I don't like to tell people what they should or shouldn’t buy, that's something you have to decide for yourself. If it feels right then do it and don't look back! It’s definitely a nice boat! There are a lot of boats for that kind of money that don’t have engines from a Sea doo in them. not that that’s a bad thing! Where are you planning on using it? How many people do you usually take? Do you plan on using it in salt water? These are all things I would need to know before I would even recommend a boat! but if thats the boat you want you shouldn't let someone talk you out of it. I wanted a Scarab because of how I was going to use it, I've owned Rotax engines for some years now.so it made sense for me but it may not make sense for everyone.

[@FATSIDEDOWN]

Jet boats have props.:)

[@DanielGaming111]

did u know that jet boats were invented in New Zealand for going up braided rivers

[@commonsense8653]

Did ur friend ever get the 255? If so how does he like it? Maybe a vid on his would b nice. Thx

[@jetboatjohn8171]

Yes he did. It's the one in my channel art on my home page. They do like it..they have the 600 hp engines. They keep there boat in Bakersfield, Ca so I haven’t had a chance to ride on it yet. But I know they want to bring it to Havasu so hopefully soon I’ll get a chance to put it in a video. Just about everything I don’t like about my 215 they have fixed in the 255.

[@Skat3WhatThat]

where were those cliff jumps at? nice video btw

[@jetboatjohn8171]

Skat3WhatThat lake Mohave about a mile past princess cove on the right about two coves after it opens up to the big basin. Or two coves past the big rocks in the middle in the video. Thank you!

[@brightideas5782]

Thx

[@jackdaniels2657]

If u go fast enough in shallow water u wont hurt the jet

[@shaneburt2052]

What size engines did you get? Still got the Scarab? Any issues with it? Still enjoying it just as much?

[@jetboatjohn8171]

I have the twin 150 hp engines. Yes we still have the Scarab. I also have a 2020 Sea Doo Rxp 300 that has the Rotax supercharged 300 hp. still love them both. I got the 150's because I was afraid of how reliable they were going to be and now I wish I had the 300's in the Scarab. Haven't had anything major go wrong. still my biggest complaint is the lack of dealer support in my area, but luckily I haven't needed any help yet.

[@shaneburt2052]

@@jetboatjohn8171 would you not be concerned with fuel consumption and increased maintenance cost with the 300’s?

[@jetboatjohn8171]

@@shaneburt2052 There really isn’t any difference in maintenance cost anymore The problems with the supercharged engines were fixed years ago. The 150’s are better on fuel for sure. I guess it depends on where you use your boat. Fuel is easy to get on the river I mainly use. I rarely need to refuel on a day on the water. But having twin 300’s would probably go through a tank faster than I’m used to now. But would definitely be fun! My 215 with 150’s are fast enough. I don’t really wish for more when I’m driving it. But when I’m on my Sea Doo I realize how fun it would be. Plus my boat would have be a lot more more with higher Hp engines. The new boats are coming with 170hp non surcharged engines that are putting up 200 hp numbers. So you will have that going for you if you are looking at new boats.

[@pieseasmyseas]

All that humming I almost forgot why I came

[@jonstson1753]

Thank you for the video. I'm looking at either a scarab or yamaha. I keep hearing to go with the yamahas due to problems with brp engines. Any truth to it?

[@jetboatjohn8171]

Not really. More like the story that never stops being told. Pre 2015 had a washer that came apart but has since been fixed. The real story is Yamaha has a better service network and dealership. I do my own work so doesn’t matter to me. New Yamaha’s are nice and you will be fine. I like the better handling and higher hp engines. I have 3 Brp engines now and haven’t had any major problems. new Prices for both of them are insane.

[@jonstson1753]

@jetboatjohn8171 thank you for the information. My budget is around $40k so jetboats around 2015-2016 are currently in my price range here in Florida.

[@ryanferguson7585]

Lake Havasu, the canal, I'm 30 mins from havasu

[@sebastianquintana3248]

Do you store your boat at a storage place ? How much does it cost per month ?

[@jetboatjohn8171]

$175 per month for 25 ft garage.

[@jwc3104]

Yamaha or Scarab... Biggest concern for JetBoat is the engine noise when cruising. I have 4.3L Mercruiser and the engine is about as loud as the splash and wind noise at 3500 RPM, 30 MPH (I never go faster than 30MPH). Is jet boat much louder than that? I like everything else about the Jet boats... I'd really like to switch, but noise is a big concern for me.

[@jetboatjohn8171]

JWC my last boat had a 5.0 Volvo v8. The twin jets are much louder in my Scarab. I would see if you could find a dealership with a demo boat. To see if it’s something you could live with. Or come to Laughlin I’ll give you a ride! Lol!

[@user-gj5nr5zf7m]

@@jetboatjohn8171 and JWC. For your consideration. I believe in most stern drive vs jet drive comparisons, depending on RPM range, the jets may have higher sound levels as measured by a decimeter. However, one thing that many comparisons fail to mention is that that jets and stern drives naturally just sound different. Most, if not all stern drives use marinized automobile engines. They generally have a lower, throatier sound. Where jet drives are mostly smaller displacement marine engines that are designed to rev higher creating a higher pitch. Personally , I do like the lower burble of a V6 or V8 I/O at cruise but I also like the turbine-like whine of the twin MR2 engines that power my Yamaha 212SS. In the 10 plus years I have operated by boat, the noise level has not been an issue or detraction from cruising and conversing with my passengers. So in addition to other differentiating factors for I/O vs Jet including noise levels, consider the sound that you may find more appealing your ear. I agree with Jet Boat John, see if you can arrange for a test ride to see, and hear for yourself.

[@jetboatjohn8171]

B25 I completely agree! The jets run at a higher Rpm at cruising, but I like how they sound. At idle or no wake speed I don’t think they are too loud at all. Thanks for commenting!

[@sharonbraselton4302]

buy picnic boat yaght diseel jets

[@UBAYBE]

Both scarab and yamaha need to make the engines quieter. Previous Yamaha Owner

[@jetboatjohn8171]

Sylvain Mino Absolutely agree!

[@MEANSBC]

How is pulling a tube with the 215? Do the riders get a lot of spray? I'm randomizing my questions on all of your videos. LOL :P

[@jetboatjohn8171]

Brant Campbell Lol! Less spray than my prop boat. The jets come out pretty flat.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

try t7bing moon raker soara 164 foot yaght jetdrvves

[@doolbnroht]

Well here I am at 1:14 and the video still hasn’t started….

[@OSkyFireO]

13 and 12 hours......time to spend more time on your boat buddy. :D

[@jetboatjohn8171]

James McDougall don’t I know it? Lol! Think we’re at 16 now. Unfortunately I lost most of last season. The day I bought it someone crossed the center line and hit my boat and totaled my trailer. Took me 11 weeks to get everything fixed. But we are going as much as we can this year! 😁👍

[@tommyv4980]

I don't know why people even complain about gas mileage on a boat. It's a luxury item, it's not something to consider because you don't fucking commute with one, you use it recreationally lmao

[@tommyv4980]

By the way, your boat is sweat as heck, I really dig that interior black

[@drewspike1]

Funny my jet boat moves in the current when at idle. So that’s BS to me

[@jetboatjohn8171]

drewspike1 first its not that much current in the channel. And you can adjust your idle speed if you’re smart! 😁👍

[@jetboatjohn8171]

drewspike1 And you can see the water moving in the video! and I also said Scarab jet boats Lol!

[@Smilesmd35]

sometimes your talking about jet boats that are wake boats

[@andrewkowalski3976]

What’s the name of the song please?

[@jetboatjohn8171]

Andrew Kowalski I’ll have to see if I can find the name of it, but it is just the free use music off KZbin.

[@TahquaNick]

Urban Lullaby

[@izzyauna8814]

The shallow water myth is the worst. That’s why I don’t borrow my jetskis out because the first thing people do is go in shallow water or weeds.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@pussynigga9396]

What river is that

[@jetboatjohn8171]

Pussy Nigga most of the video is Lake Mohave near Laughlin Nv. And part of it was in the channel in Havasu Arizona.

[@gotafarmyet4691]

The first myth is a bit miss leading. It is not that Jet boats have worse control over props, it is that with no power you cannot control most Jet boats as they have no rudder. With power a Jet boat is easy to control once you are use to it.

[@jetboatjohn8171]

GotAFarmYet? That’s not true anymore. Scarab’s turn without being in gear.

[@gotafarmyet4691]

@@jetboatjohn8171 it is still under power though the impeller is still providing neutral thrust. Turn off the motor and see how well it goes, with a rudder you can still direct the boat. Not much of a difference but that is the only draw back a Jet has... well other than changing the wear ring or impeller.

[@jetboatjohn8171]

GotAFarmYet? Something I haven’t put in a video yet, but you go from worrying about what’s under the water to worrying about what’s on top of the water! 😁

[@gotafarmyet4691]

@@jetboatjohn8171 Nah! you don't worry about it, at least I don't I am old now. I know it is just a matter of time until I hit it now, why worry :)

[@glynncoleman9213]

Whr was this video taken?

[@jetboatjohn8171]

Glynn Coleman lake Mohave. Near Laughlin NV.

[@glynncoleman9213]

@@jetboatjohn8171 thank you

[@speedsterwinston]

A video about jet boat myths that wastes a quarter of the video showing drone footage. WTF

[@jetboatjohn8171]

speedsterwinston A guy complaining about drone footage that has 5 drone videos in his uploads... WTF? Indeed!

[@speedsterwinston]

@@jetboatjohn8171 the difference is that I didn't title my shitty drone videos "Jet boat myths". Didnt mean to be a prick but nobody clicked on your link to see that 1/3 of your video had nothing to do about jet boats.

[@Chrisamici]

@@jetboatjohn8171 always somebody complaining! Moron. Great videos, glad I found your channel. Just subbed today

[@jetboatjohn8171]

Chris Amici Thank you Sir! Really appreciate your comments!

[@faizanrecord6964]

Kta da bacha

[@The_Copper_River_Lightningbolt]

That was the wost video. I run my 20 foot jet boat in 6 inches of water all the time. If you run in a real river you could find out and you lose 15% of your hp with a jet so you get worse fuel mileage. Many jet boats slip on the water when turning because the is no lower unit in the water. Just because something is true for your boat does not mean it is true for other boats.