Rinsing out and flushing Yamaha Jet Boats

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[@csabi770]

I was freaking out not getting water spraying out on the side. You answered my question. Thanks!

[@crazybeautifulblended3994]

New to you page but you have saved MY ASS with what you've shared in these videos. Thank you Sir (2018 210 FSH)

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

Im glad they helped out my friend.

[@Cstock17]

Thanks man - super helpful. I have an AR195 and I’ve been wondering about the best and easiest way to flush it out. Also, thank you for your service.

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

Glad the video helped you out...

[@morsalean1]

I got a 2007 AR210

[@morsalean1]

There were milkshake in both of my jet boat engines. The right side cleared out after flushing it like 50 times and running it, but the left side is not clearing. What am I looking at?

[@sgtricharris-4169]

Can you make a video about hydro locking your stalled engine running or towing above no wake speed. Thanks love ur videos bro 👍🏼

[@demetrioamador5034]

Great video bro, love your channel!!

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

Thank you

[@ralphguerra6168]

Thanks, Rob. Exactly the information I was looking for!

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

Ralph Guerra glad i could help out...

[@gustavojulia3341]

Do you have a video on installing new thermostat? Thanks for all great videos.

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

Gustavo Julia i dont have any videos on thermostats, sorry...

[@williamschrade8719]

Rob, so I am using a Chapin International G405 (found on Amazon) in lieu of the crappy Salt Terminater apparatus. The Chapin is well put together, but the flow rate on the Chapin is published at about .5 gallons/ minute( is that enough flow?). I am seeing water pissing out the side ports. With a reservoir of about 32 ozs ( I am only adding 8 ozs to the reservoir). I guess I am concerned because the mixture of Salt Terminater doesn't appear to dilute much (the color still seems pretty green after the 8 minutes I am flushing). Am I getting enough salt terminater through with my mixture? What are you using to mix in the salt Terminater? Can you post a link where we can buy it? How long do you flush? Thanks for

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

That's the same one I use. I fill the enitre bowl with salt terminator. I flush each motor about 10 min each. I use that same bowl until it starts getting diluted in color (maybe 3 or 4 flushes) You are doing it right!

[@williamschrade8719]

@@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162 thanks! you are the best. Thank you for making these videos and being a good sounding board for boat question.

[@benbalk8925]

Guys my ski locker seems to hold water when I clean the interior of the boat on Yamaha ls2000 - any ideas?

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

1st check all plugs within the boat to make sure all are draining properly. Then try and check for a clog. You can try to put your hose directly into the drain and force water out. Or try a shop vac to suck it out or blow it out.

[@duanebillave2546]

How long does a gallon of concentrate usually last, how many flushes & cleans?

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

I flush every time I use the boat and we use it every weekend. I flush for about 5 min each. The gallon jug will last about 2 months

[@louperez921]

When I flush out my 2021 ar190, after about 5 mins or so, the pump starts to smoke. Is that normal? Water comes out from the bottom and pee hole. Is it steam? Exhaust? Will it over heat?

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

More than likely its exhaust. You would be able to smell any kind of smoke..

[@patriciadiegel9823]

Hey Rob, after spraying down the boat with salt terminator do you then rinse it off or leave it on? thanks for any info

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

Patricia Diegel spraying with salt terminator will help dissolve the salt but will still need to be washed and rinsed.. the product itself will leave streak marks..

[@jasonburcina802]

I want to totally remove my airboxes and replace them with k&n filters. Do I need to remove the large floor panel (I think it covers the gas tank) to access to bolts for them?

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

I dont think so, I believe everything should be accessible via the engine compartment.

[@jasonburcina802]

@@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162 thank you

[@morsalean1]

Hey Rob First time boater. Will the bilge bump remove the water from the engine compartment or I have to do something else? Let me know please

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

Yes, the bilge will remove sitting water in the bottom of the engine compartment.

[@williamschrade8719]

So how long should we let our engines cool down before spraying in the engine compartment?

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

Well, I wouldn't spray them immediately after shutting them down. I normally start with rinsing everything else first and then do the motors last; that way they get about 20 min or so to cool..

[@williamschrade8719]

@@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162 thanks, one follow up question. You spray salt terminater in the engine compartment, correct? That is the impression the video gives, but it doesn't explicitly show it. Thanks for the clarification.

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

@@williamschrade8719 sure do. Salt mist gets in there and dries all over everything..

[@williamschrade8719]

@@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162 thanks!

[@sofiablue2676]

Hey Rob, do you take off the fuel compartment cover and wash out that compartment each time, too? The manual says too, but that cover is heavy and bulky.

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

Sofia Blue I do not.. i have taken it off only once since i have had this new boat.. i personally dont see the need...

[@sofiablue2676]

Thanks! I run in salt. Yamaha suggests that you do it, but it's incredibly awkward to take it off on my sx190. Appreciate your quick reply.

[@butchthurman4685]

Under neith your seats is carbon steel. They will rust apart.

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[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

Seriously? Shit. You can call them and ask for Phillip Kutson, tell him you tried to use my link and it didn't work.. He knows who I am (affiliate 22) and he can hook you up on the phone... Sorry brother...

[@marklamb72]

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[@tommytangles1]

hey Rob. You mentioned the bilge pump here so I thought I'd inquire about something. 2 things. By spraying the Engine and bay with the terminator in line, is that how you get the bilge to pass terminator? allowing all that water to collect at bottom of Bay so bilge kicks on and flushes it? Also, how much water do you usually have come out of the drain plug after a days use?

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

Yes. All water, weather its you spraying it or from people getting in and out of the boat while on the water or rain, all ends up into the lower area so it can either run out of the plug in the back of the boat (if its on a trailer) or to be pumped out by the bilge.. The terminator will help break down any salt or corrosion within the inner workings of the bilge. There isn't a standard amount of water that drains out of the plug. with us it really depends on if the kids are out with us... They run through the boat jumping off of the front into the water ALL FRICKING DAY so we will get more water than usual, but, If it gets to full the bilge should kick on automatically anyways. the plug will be mostly the little puddles that the bilge didn't get or didn't run back to the bilge because the angle of the boat wasn't enough. If you can get it on an angle you will get more water... Hope that answers your questions.. Rob

[@phatsublime]

Cussing was not called for, my kids were like, What is wrong with that guy? Thumbs down.

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

Sorry you were offended but that's how I am. I sincerely hope you learned something from the video though.

[@kevinburns7910]

when i flush my motors on a 2007 sx230 one at a time my lights are dim (red) no alarms but doesn't seem right had it in the salt water all day brought it home to flush the motors and seemed they were going to over heat any suggestions

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

Kevin, Not sure why the lights would be dim but I wouldnt worry about it too much. These boats are pretty smart and if it detects an issue it will let you know. I have had issues with overheating in the past while flushing and it turned out to be a lack of pressure in my hose and not allowing the water to circulate enough. If it overheats it will scream at you, just turn the motor off. My thoughts are simple, if it doesnt set off an alarm then its ok.

[@kevinburns7910]

Thanks Rob I got another question probably silly but will ask anyway bought this bought used and in excellent condition theres 3 drain plugs in the engine compartment and 1 in the ski locker do you leave those open all the time Thanks Im first time boat owner and want to diy things i should be looking out for Boat is in Long Island NY 1 more what is the best book to have that explains how to take care of this type boat Thanks

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

No such thing as a silly question. Yes, I leave all open to allow continuous drainage. I prefer to have all water drain straight to the bilge in the engine compartment. There are all sorts of literature on how to maintain boats but I have found that things like youtube and the Jetboaters.net forum (and on Facebook) are the best sources of Yamaha boat issues..

[@alexphillips4325]

@@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162 The only one we leave closed on our '14 212ss is the fuel compartment drain plug and the drain plug in the back of the boat obviously. We would not want fuel draining into the engine bay during a running engine were we to rupture a line somewhere along the way, but I think that's just us being paranoid.

[@michelleliu9232]

How long do you flush it for?

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

I'm a little ocd with flushing. About 5-8 min per motor..

[@dan_abrusci]

Hey man in which part of Florida are you located?

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

We are in the Clearwater area

[@deancoburn944]

@@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162 My wife and I have a condo in Indian Shores and we'll be moving there in 2-3 years. Plan on buying a Yamaha boat next year (to use on Lake Erie), then bring with us to Florida. Glad I found your channel. Educating myself so I'll be ready for salt water maintenance. Thanks!

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

Near Clearwater area

[@dougspruill2530]

What size anchor you recommend for the SX240?

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

Well, I use a 13 pound mantus for the front and an 8 pound mantus for the back and my boat never moves whenever I'm anchored. So, my recommendation would be mantus anchors..

[@dougspruill2530]

@@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162 ok and they are still offering the affiliate discount? Also looks like they have an M1 & M2 model, yours resembles M1

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

@@dougspruill2530 they are not offering a discount at this time due to low sales because everyone is out of work. You can still follow my link for purchase and I will get credit for a sale.

[@dougspruill2530]

@@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162 ok no problem

[@briancain7202]

The white stuff looks to be white lithium lubricant by WD40

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

Nope, i use Belray chain lubricant.. works awesome and stays on for a while...

[@briancain7202]

Ordering salt terminator and other stuff now thanks!

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

Glad to help

[@morsalean1]

There were milkshake in both of my jet boat engines. The right side cleared out after flushing it like 6 times and running it, but the left side is not clearing. Please let me know What am I looking at?

[@robsyamahajetboatdiymainte4162]

Milkshake in the engine, or in the water cooling system?

[@stevehaltom3657]

Y