18 Month Review of Gator Glide Coating on the Hulls of 3 2020/2021 Yamaha Waverunner FX's

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We have had Gator Glide coatings on the hulls of our 2020/2021 Yamaha Waverunner FX's for 18 months. Another friend has it on her Seadoo with the same results. The skis have been through a lot... how has it held up, would we do it again, any performance issues, and do we recommend the coating? This review covers our thoughts. This is not a technical video on the product itself nor the application of it. (this video is about: Bob Broeking, WhiteSpider, Jet Skiing, Jet Ski, Yamaha Waverunners, FX Cruiser, VX Cruiser, Seadoo's, jet skiing on lakes, jet skiing on rivers, jet skiing in the Gulf of Mexico, jet skiing in the Ocean, jet skiing in Natural Springs, how to jet ski in Florida in 2022, adventure Jet Skiing)
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@texasrider5621 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video Bob. It was a good one.

@BobBroeking 10 месяцев назад

Good I am glad it was useful… we have a friend Sarah who also put it on her Seadoo with same results… wish I had not have to do it but the Yamaha “nano” hulls can be scratched by just looking at them too long! Thanks for watching! Bob

@mississippiskiriders 10 месяцев назад

Great review!

@BobBroeking 10 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it I appreciate you watching and commenting! Bob

@tommytsadventures 10 месяцев назад

I was thinking about doing this but was concerned with handling issues, speed loss, etc. Thanks for the update Bob!

@BobBroeking 10 месяцев назад

Glad to help... we did not know either, but there are zero handling or speed effects... another friend got it on her Seadoo and again, no change in any way. thanks for watching! Bob

@Waverunnerkitchen 3 месяца назад

my 21 svho is i guess delaminated on the hull and looking for a fix... you guys give me a little confidence now and im fixing to order.... great video and thanks

@BobBroeking 3 месяца назад

thank you for the comments. My hull never appeared to have a manufacturing issue that caused it to delaminate, but I started to accumulate cosmetic scratches on it and it started to bother me so I felt a little insurance getting GG applied would help and it has... Either way you still have to treat it carefully when thinking about beaching it. Appreciate you watching! Bob

@roberttanner4225 10 месяцев назад

Probably should add that to my 2014's. We did a little damage to them on the Ocklawaha last fall. Didn't get to explore the river after that. wanting to go back! Thanx for sharing!

@BobBroeking 10 месяцев назад

The key thing is that it really protects from everyday scratches etc and certainly helps as you have seen from our mishaps but you should still treat your hull like it’s a pristine hull with no further protection. But with that said it appears to strengthen the ski against most minor dings… thanks for watching… Bob

@lkdolby 10 месяцев назад

Now I know all I need to know about Gator Glide..

@BobBroeking 10 месяцев назад

Excellent! As my #1 supporter thank you!

@Briandswinford 10 месяцев назад

I did my 2016 VXR and Totally agree with everything they said in this video. I will reapply in the off season another 5 coats, so I don't have to worry about it for a while. It's really the only solution for a Nano Yamaha hull.

@BobBroeking 10 месяцев назад

Glad you are having the same experience and it’s positive for you. Thanks for watching and commenting. Bob

@roberttravis5122 5 месяцев назад

Great review, i'm definitely going to do mine, 2013 FXSHO

@BobBroeking 5 месяцев назад

I have experienced no downside; only positive results for the places I go on this machine. Thanks for watching and commenting. Bob

@r24sanchez 19 дней назад

Let me know if you’re able to get a hold of the gentleman and Cocoa. If not, there’s another guy that used the similar product different name over in Holiday Florida. I’m probably gonna go there in a couple weeks to get mine done by him since the guy and Cocoa doesn’t respond back.

@fredbunkley5604 10 месяцев назад

My brother and I still need to have our skis done

@BobBroeking 10 месяцев назад

Do you think the Seadoo needs it?

@tylerscanny5126 Месяц назад

I’m dropping my ‘23 Kawi Ultra at the shop today. Unfortunately I hit something unknowingly and put two nice gouges down to the fiber glass.

@BobBroeking Месяц назад

Thanks for watching; your repair guy will address the gouges as part of the application and it will be delivered back as new with the coating on it. Let me know how it goes. Bob

@UnchartedWood 10 месяцев назад

Hey Bob! Great videos man. I remember seeing one of your episodes about a shield guard you put on your hull. Would you happen to have their website or contact? Thank you in advance 🤙🏽

@BobBroeking 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching but no, it was not me with a hull shield guard on the ski! Again thanks for watching and commenting! Bob

@glennmayer3862 10 месяцев назад

The guy from watercraft journal had said that having Gator glide applied to your ski would be like driving a car with ball tires. Looks like you're not experiencing that. Thanks for the video.

@BobBroeking 10 месяцев назад

The guy from watercraft journal and I disagree on a few things…. Hahahaha. I’ll add this one to the list… no performance effect on speed , turns etc… good to have in our opinion if you do adventure skiing… thanks for watching…. Bob

@Briandswinford 10 месяцев назад

I also had no noticeable difference in handling, nor did I expect to. I do agree with Kevin a lot, but the actual experience with gator glide proved to me there was no disadvantage other than cost.

@BobBroeking 10 месяцев назад

@@Briandswinford thanks for watching and commenting. Bob

@CodyDIY 10 месяцев назад

to be fair, kevin shaw is speaking for the guys that are dropping knees into corners @ 50 mph. Bob is more casual, not a bad thing, but thats where the difference lies.

@CodyDIY 10 месяцев назад

@BobBroeking you may not ever "recall riding with me" but are you saying you're a circuit racer? the guys that are doing this professionally are the ones noticing the difference. WCJ has been doing this for decades they arent hobbyists. All i was doing was clarifying what WCJ said about gator glide. it IS altering your watercraft since you only apply gator glide the lower part of the hull that hits the water, but in a hard turn you're rapidly changing surface tension on the water to the part of the hull that isnt gator glide so it changes your turns. straight line adventure riders will not notice an oz of difference

@LorenP 10 месяцев назад

Those hulls are looking good! I am going to drop off my 21 FX to a guy in southern Ohio to have the coating put on, but I am going to have Super Slick (Fasco) put on. I dont think Jeff B is doing Gator Glide anymore. I am 99.9% sure he has been using Super Slick for a long time. Are you guys sure you have Gator Glide and not Super Slick? I am going to ask my installer if he can put a light colored base coat on first and then finish with black. The lighter base color would act as a wear indicator. I am not sure if its doable, but Ill talk to the installer when I drop mine off.

@BobBroeking 10 месяцев назад

Surprised you are not applying the coating by yourself with your talents.

@dannymeyer957 10 месяцев назад

Loren, not sure if he has gotten away from it or not but ours is definitely Gatorglide.

@jorbedo 10 месяцев назад

Don't go out with Tracy, The guy is a accident magnet... 😁

@BobBroeking 10 месяцев назад

You noticed that eh??? I always give Tracy a wide margin when I am following him… we call him the gangster…. Hahahaha thanks for watching! Bob

@kkutube1972 14 дней назад

Before Gator Glide, did you also look into Slick 2000? I am deciding between the 2.

@BobBroeking 13 дней назад

@@kkutube1972 SS 2000 was really not being advertised back then as an application. We were on the initial wave as everything was just starting. From what I know about both products you will be satisfied with either…. Thanks for watching and commenting. Bob

@connosps4656 10 месяцев назад

🧑‍🔧😎👍🏼

@BobBroeking 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching as always!

@frankdeclerck2858 10 месяцев назад

Are those bubbles that you show on the Gator Glide? If so, is there water between the Gator Glide and the hull?

@droiddyman55 10 месяцев назад

I thought thT at first but then i realized it was water droplets, i think!

@BobBroeking 10 месяцев назад

The surface is scalloped … the hulls were wet as we filmed that at the ramp after a ski trip and had just taken them out of the water….

@BobBroeking 10 месяцев назад

Exactly they had just come out of the lake… thanks for watching

@bryanmejia808 Месяц назад

Who was your installer

@BobBroeking Месяц назад

Jeff Butler and Jacob Meloche from Performance Fiberglass Repairs in Cocoa, FL.. he is on FB as well. Thanks for watching. Bob

@person2599 2 месяца назад

Would the gator glide be to slick to use on pwc lifts?

@BobBroeking 2 месяца назад

Not sure exactly; if the lift raises level then no issue... a slight tilt then maybe; at least for the first 6 months.

@hayhow11 Месяц назад

Did they change the material of the hulls after '21?

@BobBroeking Месяц назад

I believe they went back to fiberglass and went AWAY from the nano hull. Thanks for watching and commenting! Bob

@pugs4ever299 6 месяцев назад

Hey gents, how many mm thick is the preferred application?

@BobBroeking 6 месяцев назад

I do not know the technical answer to this question, but if you ask it on one of the big ski groups on FB I bet someone can answer. Bob

@Rock_Nemo 2 месяца назад

Hey guys, do you have a contact for the gentleman who did your boats

@BobBroeking 2 месяца назад

Jeff Butler in the Cocoa Beach area… he can be reached through the Florida Ski Riders group on FB. I do not have a direct contact method for him.

@r24sanchez 24 дня назад

Do you know how much gator glide is applied to the bottom of your ski?

@BobBroeking 24 дня назад

First thanks for watching… I know I have two coats on mine … maybe three. But do not know for sure ….

@r24sanchez 19 дней назад

I miss interested in getting this product on my skis. Do you have a number to reach out to him?

@BobBroeking 19 дней назад

Here is Jeff Butler’s profile link on FB: facebook.com/profile.php?id=1072218557&mibextid=LQQJ4d Thanks for watching

@nofameculture 10 месяцев назад

#WatercraftJournal is wrong with his gator glide rants!

@BobBroeking 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching and commenting.... Bob

@willloewen3674 18 дней назад

I agree! Not impressed with Gator glide at all, All that prep work and application time, I beached maybe 5-6 Times already worn through to the paint 😠