The Advantages of Jet Propulsion From Boating Magazine

Thinking of buying a jet boat or a WaveRunner? Boating Magazine editor Randy Vance walks you through how jet propulsion works on Yamaha WaveRunners and Boats, and discusses the many advantages of the system including shallow draft, simplicity of design, reduced bow rise, and high power output.

[@mrwilljones3015]

I purchased my Yamaha SX230HO new in 2008 for $32k. Only mechanical issue I had was a small rock got stuck in the impeller. Took it to a mechanic had the rock removed no damage oil and spark plugs changed (plugs 2x a year) under $300 dollars. I now change my oil and plugs myself. Plugs are about $8 each (8 needed). I love my Yamaha!

[@InNeedOfSpeed]

I'm hoping to find one of those. I have a Yamaha FX Cruiser HO -05 with the same engine with 460 trouble free hours. Very hard to come by in Sweden as they are only sold in the US. Yesterday a non-HO SX230 from 2004 came up for 30k dollars, zero value lost and 17 years old!

[@hectatusbreakfastus6106]

Haha if that's not a solid reason to buy one I don't know what is.

[@thefpvlife7785]

Easier maintenance as well. Saves time and money.

[@alex124241]

How do they handle in the chop?