Recent content by fitz73222

What is interesting is my 2021 S21 (Bi-toon) with the same VMAX SHO 115, turning the exact same TP propeller will only get to 31 mph @5800 full fuel with my wife. 6 people, full fuel is only 25 mph @5400. That extra lift from that center log really does help with lift and speed. I think you have...

Why not just disconnect them at the helm and engine and pull the new hoses tied, duct taped to the old ones? My choice would be to pull the new hoses from the engine side to keep hydraulic oil from getting inside the boat and that mess. I've rigged lot's of boats in my former life and just...

Looks like either the bayonet fitting for a water pressure gage or a speedometer. Is it molded shut or has a plug in it? Water would be shooting out of it if unplugged while running the boat. You would need to snip the end off to use it.

I just went out and verified, My 2021, WMAX with the 704 binnacle control, will not start in either gear, just neutral. If someone out there can start their engine in gear, GET IT REPAIRED.

That's ridiculous, neutral safety switches have been in control boxes since the 1960's, I can't believe boats are being delivered without that functioning. Very dangerous.

The marina/dealer is probably doing the replacement based on time and not running hours. Yamaha design impellers are large volume type as opposed to pressure type (like older Mercruiser impellers that required more frequent maintenance) because of high tension on the impeller vanes to the...

Most older style side mount control boxes had/have a shift interlock feature. Binnacle controls do not. What's interesting is my binnacle control on my 2021 Yamaha has the interlock squeeze lever in the handle but does not function. One thing that I do not like about that is you can accidentally...

Hello Seagalz, I have a 2021 Saltwater series S21, 2 log with the same VMAX 115 SHO, (very strong engine for a 115) we live in Florida and have many different opportunites to explore so we trailer it everywhere. With 2 people full fuel and gear, the boat runs 30 mph @5800 rpms ( 4 blade 15"...

I can't even imagine the horror of seeing that chewed up like that. .177 hollow point, a 12 pack and a comfy chair with a bowl of mixed bird seed out in the yard and plink away.

For comparison only, I have an S21, 2X 25" tubes, no lift strakes, VF115SHO Yamaha, 13.5 X 15 pitch Turning Point Hustler 4 blade aluminum, turning 5800 , max is 6300 and I bump off of 30 mph on GPS, this is with two people, full fuel, top tucked, and +/-150# of gear. Yes, the four blade...

First things first, what are your full throttle rpm's and speed with the 3 blade? What is the recommended factory maximum rpm's the engine is rated at? That will help establish a baseline.

Thank you for your help...

Do I need to bring the boat with me or can this be done with proper photos and documentation? The closest dealer is over 50 miles away. Thank you for your help!

Good afternoon everyone! New to the forum. My name is Farley; I recently purchased a used 2021 S21 with a 115 Yamaha SHO, and a EZ loader trailer. The boat has 80.5 hours and is in very nice condition. What do I need to do inorder to maintain the original warranty and register as the new owner...