This is the best review I’ve seen on the 222. Very detailed and in depth.
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@kevin.elmore95110 ай бұрын
Great review! You covered everything I needed to know. I’m new at boat shopping and I have looked at a lot of center console boats. It’s a tough choice for me but the video was very convincing. You didn’t cover the seat material. Robalo uses a silicon material that is more resistant to mold. What type of material does Yamaha use?
@ClemsonTi6ers Жыл бұрын
I’m picking up mine tomorrow!!! Super excited! Thank you for the video Jetboatpilot! I’m going to make a bunch of videos as well the next year. I want to help anyone interested in this boat. I bought mine sight unseen and I’ve never seen one in person. It’s ridiculous but it is what it is. We already have plans to take this to the Bahamas so i will be able to make a ton of videos on reliability and sea worthiness. A lot of people hate on these boats for whatever reason so I’m going to test it to its limits and we shall see if its a true off shore center console.
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
Before you go offshore put some trim tabs on it or smart tabs. You'll thank me. It porpoises like crazy when you don't have a load in the bow.
@ClemsonTi6ers Жыл бұрын
Yes I immediately noticed that this weekend! Definitely need some cobra fins as well. Thank you for the advice
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
@ClemsonTi6ers check out Thrust Vector and Lateral Thruster. They're both great products and are also on sale this month foe JetBoaters.net members(free to join)
@jamypfarr84175 ай бұрын
Awesome Review! Cannot wait to buy a 222 in the near future
@JetBoatPilot5 ай бұрын
@@jamypfarr8417 we love ours!!
@oakpossible3 ай бұрын
Great review man.Very detailed.
@JetBoatPilot3 ай бұрын
@possible9357 thanks!
@Matt_Lock Жыл бұрын
Please compare specs and actual dimensions to the 255 Fsh. Dead rise, freeboard, inside gunwale height ect. Thank you!
@2CrapsTim Жыл бұрын
Was hoping to hear or see some jets fly over hahaha.. Great videos, great products, congrats on all of it, well earned! 🍻
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
I know! It was quiet that day!
@irisrodriguez3388 Жыл бұрын
We just finished purchasing this boat, thanks to your video. Yamaha owes you a commission check. Do you have a video on how to flush the engines and how to perform the engine break in? Thank you Will for your videos
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
We have a great flushing video on this channel. We don't have a break in video, consult your manual for that one. I wish they paid me for every boat these videos sold. I could quit my day job! Lol
@philOKC3 ай бұрын
This was a very thorough review. I am now very interested in the Yamaha boats. I will give you a sub and see if I can find any of your vids on the boat underway with the inboard engines. Would like to hear your opinion on this drive train and outboards. Also, I would like to hear what you know about the manufacturing process of the hull? ie, any wood flooring, etc.
@JetBoatPilot3 ай бұрын
@@philOKC email me at will@jetboatpilot.com and let's connect
@geese7484 Жыл бұрын
Excellent boat and review! Just perfect 👌🏽
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
Thanks! We love ours!
@tonyl6068 Жыл бұрын
I’d love to see the 255 with an electric windlass. Can these be added after-market?
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
They can be but it is a very custom installation
@irisrodriguez33884 ай бұрын
Thanks will do, what’s the part number for them and I’ll order them now from your website .
@JetBoatPilot4 ай бұрын
@irisrodriguez3388 here you go: jetboatpilot.com/collections/maintenance/products/1-8-litre-yamaha-boat-waverunner-spark-plugs (this is for 222 models)
@Bruhzabroad Жыл бұрын
Great review..best I’ve seen
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 255 FSH With HelmMaster coming up next!
@teter1296 ай бұрын
I hope Yamaha paid you for this, cause I think sure a through review is going to sell them a ton of boats. My hats off to you, well done bro . . .
@JetBoatPilot6 ай бұрын
@teter129 I wish! We've sold lots of boats for Yamaha over the years.
@ravenragnar Жыл бұрын
Good video. You should be spring lining the boat lines with that kind of wake chop passing by.
@patrickarrigo8270 Жыл бұрын
Nice boat I like how you can fish and swim
@jttribe76837 ай бұрын
Do the seats not have struts in the bow for hands free to the storage under the seating ?
@JetBoatPilot7 ай бұрын
Not that I recall. I think if anything they may have a friction hinge, but I don't use the area under the seat enough even open the seat hatches. I use the access doors beneath the casting pods which makes it much easier to get in there.
@TalonID Жыл бұрын
ALWAYS use your blower before starting an inboard engine(s)! You never know if something fuel system related is leaking...
@rdollie16 ай бұрын
No, DON'T do that! You should ALWAYS open the engine hatch and SMELL before you run the blower and start the engines. Else, you lose an opportunity to catch a leak BEFORE you leave the dock.
@cheitodiaz2016 ай бұрын
@@rdollie1now that makes more sense!
@bryanstewart90966 ай бұрын
I think you just solidified the 222 for me. Been around and driven boats my whole life, but never purchased my own. What’s the standard loan time when financing a boat?
@JetBoatPilot6 ай бұрын
@@bryanstewart9096 up to 15 years for most lenders.
@bryanstewart90966 ай бұрын
@@JetBoatPilot ever seen them with trolling motor?
@JetBoatPilot6 ай бұрын
@@bryanstewart9096 Yes we have. We've not done one but these boats come with a nice trolling motor mount and many have added them.
@kimnoble74968 ай бұрын
An Amazing review ! Just wanna hang out w this guy. The good, the bad and the Beautiful ! Sold!
@JetBoatPilot8 ай бұрын
We love our 222 FSH, especially now that we've added the Seakeeper Ride!!
@coreyschumacher7306 Жыл бұрын
What is your take on the livewell situation? Seams like there is not a lot of room for your catch. Either in the catch cooler or livewell.
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
Live well is pretty good size. Cooler for fish is definitely for smaller fish. If you go out salt water fishing you're going to need a bigger cooler.
@lsufan8616 ай бұрын
Where do you mount a trolling motor?
@JetBoatPilot6 ай бұрын
@lsufan861 bow port side most often, comes with a nice mount bracket.
@easttexasengineering34898 ай бұрын
I’m newly shopping for a twin engine boat. I was wondering if I’m at a lake an prefer to save gas, can you run this boat on a single engine or does both always have to be running?
@JetBoatPilot8 ай бұрын
Both must be running if you're going to run 10mph plus. If not you can run just the one engine. Also if you clamp off the water intake line for the inoperative engine you can run faster than 10mph on the other.
@paulk605011 ай бұрын
You think they would have put tool drawer with lure tackle box in one of those storage pods
@JetBoatPilot11 ай бұрын
They do that standard on the 255 FSH. The 222 is still mid line for them and those features you mentioned are reserved for their largest boat. Yamaha, though a high quality brand, is also a value brand so you won't find alot of add ons until you get into the higher end of the line.
@larrybuck11085 ай бұрын
I just purchased a 222 fsh sport e every time I take the plug out it has water in it. Is that normal.
@JetBoatPilot5 ай бұрын
@larrybuck1108 common but shouldn't be happening. Email me at will@jetboatpilot.com and I'll respond with some solutions
@irisrodriguez3388 Жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on installing trim tabs on it?
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
Probably a good idea. Will make the ride much better in the rough stuff.
@Steven-xj2rf Жыл бұрын
How does the bow size compare to the AR220?
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
It's the same lower hull so pretty similar.
@thomasscialpi83309 ай бұрын
Can you leave this boat docked all year round in a slip in saltwater ? . I’ve heard you can’t because you can’t paint the jet drives . What’s your thoughts and opinions on this
@JetBoatPilot9 ай бұрын
It's not advisable because you can't flush the engines while the boat is in the water. You van bottom paint but it really hurts fuel efficiency and top speed and also resale value.
@irisrodriguez33884 ай бұрын
Hi Will, have you experienced on the 1.8L having a hard start after it’s been running for a while ?
@JetBoatPilot4 ай бұрын
@irisrodriguez3388 only when spark plugs are in need of changing. Probably in hot outside Temps when you see this right?
@irisrodriguez33884 ай бұрын
@@JetBoatPilot its a brand new 2023 222 Fsh, yes I notice it when it’s hot outside
@JetBoatPilot4 ай бұрын
@@irisrodriguez3388 Change your plugs. We stock them. Shoud fix your problem. Also our plugs come with a special heat sync paste that keeps the threads on the plugs from bonding to the threads in the engine. It's the factory recommended Wacker paste so its the best there is.
@paulwilson2254 Жыл бұрын
Nice boat and review! You can see a flag in one of the rocket launchers in the intro. You recall what brand it is and if you offer it on jbp?
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
No we bought it from Home Depot
@enmanuelmaldonado6196 Жыл бұрын
Genuine question, why a jet engine over an outboard? I know you have more room in the back but as far as maintenance?
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
JetBoats have fewer moving parts so they require less maintenance and also break less often. Also there's no exposed prop so no worries about little fingers and toes in the water. Also super shallow draft too. We can operate it idle power at about knee deep water.
@enmanuelmaldonado6196 Жыл бұрын
@@JetBoatPilot thank you , still indecisive but really leaning toward the Yamaha as I have a jetski and sorta have a better understanding of its functionality comparing to the outboard
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
@@enmanuelmaldonado6196 you'll love it! We have been around boats for a while now, coming up on 20 years next year!
@GulfcoastSnipe6 ай бұрын
Can this thing handle its own out in the gulf ?
@captcory Жыл бұрын
looks like there are speakers in the T-top too.
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
Yep, 6 total
@ezrider5331 Жыл бұрын
Hi Will, great video! Thank you for all you do as I have learned a lot from you over the last couple years we have had our 252S. Something you brought up in your video I found interesting is that the engines around 100 hours really starting to come alive. I still have a ways to go before hitting 100 hours, unfortunately. This leads me to my question, how many hours do these engines typically last for, before needing any type of major work? I have read a lot of different types of comments about this topic but can not seem to find anything concrete. Generally speaking ... Thank you!
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
You won't see major repairs for many hundreds of hours! These engines are super solid. Just have Yamaha mechanics look the boat over at least once per year and you'll be golden!
@jayd1008 Жыл бұрын
new 2024s debut soon .. any info yet Owen ?
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
Will share on the night of the 13th during my live stream from Yamaha's Product Premier
@jayd1008 Жыл бұрын
@@JetBoatPilot awesome .. looking forward to it !
@zackdadams2 Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@whaley1986 Жыл бұрын
We looked at one today. What did you think of the helm seat height? I'm 6'2" and it seemed high to me. Otherwise I loved everything I saw!
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
It is sort of high to climb up there but then it is sort of low when you stand on the rear deck your head can hit the rocket launchers easily there's only about 5 ft 6 in clearance between the floor and the bottom edge of the rocket launchers. You just have to watch your head there
@MyJclemente Жыл бұрын
How great is that stereo? What’s the wattage?
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
Not sure about the stereo. Mine has given trouble. Sounded ok when it did work but now I can't get it to work.
@nctinter Жыл бұрын
Hey Will. Do you notice a big difference between the 222 and 255 on the water? Specifically how it handles chop with the extra length on the 255. The hulls seem similar
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
The 255 is immensely better. The 222 porpoises alot unless you have passengers in the bow. Trim tabs would help that.
@nctinter Жыл бұрын
@@JetBoatPilot that is disconcerting. Sounds like the 190 or 210.
@Swatta637 Жыл бұрын
Been waiting for a review on this one! QUESTION I've been looking for an answer for all over: What about trolling? Does the FSH have some sort of special motor, or low speed, so you can troll on it? Or do people attach an external trolling motor on these?
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
It comes with a trolling motor mount and it is highly recommended that you add a trolling motor if you plan on doing any serious fishing.
@stevewestphal7515 Жыл бұрын
Piggy backing... how come you didn't opt for a trolling motor? And where do they hide 3 additional batteries?
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
@stevewestphal7515 I don't fish alot and the batteries go under the floor center inside the center console changing area
@jayd1008 Жыл бұрын
what is the top speed of the 252se ? TY
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
50 mph at sea level
@jayd1008 Жыл бұрын
@@JetBoatPilot thats pretty good .. alot of SE folks are reporting no higher than 46 .. have you personally witnessed 50mph ? they also boat at ocean level .
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
No, but heard a few forum members say it. Definitely common to see 46-47 mph.
@jayd1008 Жыл бұрын
@@JetBoatPilot I know your going to think im off the wall for asking youthis , because how could you possibly know ..But what do you THINK of yamaha new rumored motors coming out? worth the wait till they get into boats or upgrade now .?
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
@@jayd1008 I'd make a decision after Monday the 14th of August
@GERI-D-Explorer6 ай бұрын
Hi will, Can the T top of the FSH 22's be remove for standard garage storage? Thanks!
@Steven-xj2rf Жыл бұрын
It is really too bad Yamaha marketing doesn't send you a 2024 to compare the new vs old engines. Everyone I know that has bought a new Yamaha boat has watched your videos. It is either Yamaha is hiding something or their product marketing was a competitor in the tide pod challenge.
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
Good idea.
@MuffinStuffer_TV9 ай бұрын
I thought the "helm master" came on this boat.
@JetBoatPilot9 ай бұрын
Only on the 255 FSH H for 2024
@MuffinStuffer_TV9 ай бұрын
@@JetBoatPilot ahhh. Thanks Will!
@JetBoatPilot9 ай бұрын
@@MuffinStuffer_TV you're welcome
@btsnhos8 ай бұрын
Dude. Don’t leave that flag on the ground. Great review on the boat
@JetBoatPilot8 ай бұрын
Sorry about that. It was torn so badly we had to dispose of it. I do agree though, it should have not been allowed to touch the ground, even though it was destroyed by the wind!
@brdarley Жыл бұрын
If they ever get it to where you can tow from the tower the yamaha world is going to melt down!
@fierceflyer511 ай бұрын
I think Yamaha boats are great but their quality control in the last couple years hasn’t been great. IMO the killer for me is they can not be left in the water if you boat in saltwater. Who wants to trailer every day? Not me.
@JetBoatPilot11 ай бұрын
True, quality took a dip during the pandemic, but so did many other companies. Today they're miles ahead of the 2021 and 2022 models. And you're right. Leaving a Yamaha in the salt water for extended periods of time is not optimal, but can be done with the proper setup and prep.
@willieslawncareservice.8436 Жыл бұрын
Come on man 10 people comfortable, Yeah right . 👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿😝
@JetBoatPilot Жыл бұрын
I never said it was comfortable, but there's enough room for 10 butts!!
@chadmoore23805 ай бұрын
Sound of freedom. American flag baby. Then you look over and the american flag is on the ground.
@JetBoatPilot5 ай бұрын
That flag was damaged beyond repair and had been taken down for disposal. I should have properly disposed of it but did not have the ability to during the shoot.
@trxntroll8435 ай бұрын
Love the videos and products but we can do without the “on the planet” KZbin ordered programming . We all know earth is flat. Also I’d love to order sea deck mats for a 21 ar190 but the selections on the site are far too confusing and too many color options without being able to be sure what they all look like.