Great Job on the Overview Mr. Shaw... Please keep the videos coming. The demand for the Rec Decks is incredible and we can't wait to fulfill requests soon at Our Store. Jet Ski of Miami. - Rated #1 of All Yamaha Dealers Worldwide for 2021, I might add.😅 No added "Demand Fees" Bty. Ready to Serve!
Bought a 2020 FX SVHO Limited back in January 2020 so I wanted to get a second machine in November last year for a ride-a-long partner. National backlog and reduction have me still waiting. Everything happens for a reason and I'm glad! If I can only get one and maybe the boat shows will be back this winter. Thanks Kevin, you da Man!
Hi Kevin, thanks for the great review! Can you please comment on the quality of the audio system? I have seen comments the speakers are not great while in motion, they don't drain well and the overall sound quality is not really worth the money. Basically you maybe better off saving $800 + tax, 18 extra pounds off the machine and just buying a separate speaker(s).
It's good. I had misspoke during the Live Session. They Yamaha watt output is identical to Sea-Doo's (2 50watt) but I wasn't wrong in them drowning out over 55mph, while the Sea-Doo's are a little more clearer until about 60-62mph.
I have to say ( maybe this is good to avoid other boaters and neighbors) but even on the SeaDoo, they aren’t that loud or of good audio quality…(especially considering the price tag. On my Wake Pro 230 tbe engine / supercharger is loud ! I can’t hear music successfully above 30mph. (I’m old clearly a little more deaf than Kevin !) My other beef with the SeaDoo is the glovebox barely accommodates an iPhone 12 (with charging plug inserted )
Serious question: I am looking to purchasing a PWC directed towards fishing. Would you recommend SeaDoo FishPro Trophy or the Yamaha FXHO with the JetFish Package and Garmin? I would mainly be doing bay and offshore fishing. In terms of reliability, fuel economy & range, features, etc. I know 2023 models will be released soon for both companies and preorders will sell out quick, I have been researching for awhile now and keep flip flopping my opinion.
What are your thoughts on having to drill six holes into the deck of the Waverunner to mount the forward securing brackets on the Recdeck? I love my 2022 FX HO, I've had it for six weeks! The Recdeck I ordered with the ski is still on backorder and now I'm having second thoughts about mounting it, because I'm reluctant to drill into my deck and it not be water tight. Yamaha released a Recdeck install how to video a few days ago and it appears that only through bolts, washers and nylock nuts are used, no backing plate or waterproof sealant for the holes.
Great video Kevin!! The FX HO is the exact model I want but may have to go the cruiser because of no dock cleat. The Rec Dec is a steep price and most likely it will be something I add at a later time. The GPS addition is a no brainer. When do you recommend ordering one?
Do you know if the factory cover will fit over the recdeck? Also what is involved with mounting of it. Great video as usual. Just ordered the same ski with the audio package.
Great content. I am back and forth between the fx ho or vsho...any recommendation? Seems you have room and water to go faster..the challenge I am finding on the svho is more maintenance, higher fuel (93) and less reliability vs the ho...but again wonfering...
Whats the stability when fishing from the runner fxho standing on the sides or back? Also does the fxho have a trolling speed mode for fishing? Or if not is there a mode for slow speeds that would do 6-8 knots?
Kevin discussed this in detail during a live session; while there's no dedicated "trolling mode" Yamaha does have a No Wake mode (4-to-9mph) and a super slow TRE setting (1-2mph).
Nice that the recdeck can be retrofitted on 2019+ machines. The cons is once you installed it, it’s permanent. Nice new options with the screen. But not sure I’ll make phone call on the water 😂. After a while it just gonna stop to work lol.
Hi Kevin. Where can I buy the Ram mount mentioned for the Garmin Fishfinder? I can't seem to find it anywhere online. I have the 5-inch fish finder version mentioned.
Hey Kevin when do you think the 2022 will arrive to the dealers? My local dealer has a new 2021 svho limited. But I really want the 2022 do you think they’ll start popping up at dealers before the end of year?
l'd like to know if you found that seat comfortable on the new fx ho can it be tolerated for a substantial about of time? I want to take my wife and daughter sometimes and I don't want any complaints lol or should I opt for the cruiser model the seats look more comfy but I can't justify the extra cost just for a little more cushion. I don't see any substantial differences between the fxho and the fxho cruiser but the again I'm new to jet ski's and still learning so please correct me if I am wrong. Thank you!
Great review. Very thorough and informative. I’m not in the market for an FX but I love watching your videos. I really hope you get an opportunity to do the same kind of video for the 2022 VX cruiser. I have one of those on order, but God knows when I’ll actually get it.
@@watercraftjournal thanks for the info, I’m sure I’ve seen your 2021 video but you know I’m going to watch it again. 🤣 like I said your videos are great. Informative and entertaining. Thx
@@watercraftjournal thanks heaps. Watching from new Zealand!! About to pick up the 2023 fx ho storm trooper colour. Ho should be more then enough for some fun solo, plus some towing!!!
Hi there Kevin, I’d of asked you this in a form of a super chat, but due to time differences (I’m uk) I’ve literally only ever caught one stream. If you had the option of a FX SVHO 2021 or 2022 which would be your personal choice? I’m looking to upgrade from me 2020 GPR HO
I agree. I’m currently in the process of figuring out what I want for 2023 and so far seadoo is more appealing for dedicated fishing vessel. You can mount a cooler + 2 tanks or 2 coolers + tank and etc. Then you have swivel seat or flat bench seat, angled gunwale footrests, massive front bin and IDF which can be super useful as long they fixed the issues from baby year.
@@watercraftjournal What I was getting at was that you (and Yamaha) make it seem the Sea Doo Fish Pro is a one trick pony... Fishing only... That's just not the case it is much better fishing platform than the Yamaha, and can do absolutely everything the Yamaha can do in other areas as a regular ski. Also, the rear deck is a far better design on the Sea Doo. I'm not invested either way, was waiting to see what Yamaha brought to the table and it looks exactly like what it is... A half-baked add on vs Sea Doo's extremely well thought out platform.
So you buy the 17,000 dollar ski, 3,000 dollar trailer, and then 5,000-7000 in accessories to go be able to fish. You can get a tracker boat for that price.
@@watercraftjournal everytime we go to that lake we go straight there lol. I grew up in Whitehouse and Hendersonville tho goin to Old Hickory. Small world
Hey i hope you can reply because i dont know anyone else that can answer this, if you dont buy the gps card for the new fxs for $199 does the speedo still work? Also is it something the dealer has to install or is it like plug in and play item, i watched the 3hr video you did and that wasnt talked about much
I have two Yamaha EX’s and was looking to upgrade. I like all the features of the new FX HO but I just can’t stomach the color. If it was the color of the SVHO, I’d be a buyer. I’ll either have to wait or look at something else. These white, light blue and torques colors just don’t do it for me.
I'm right there with you brother. The fxho is the model I'd like to get this year but that color scheme is just horrendous!! It hurts to look at. Thinking of buying the fxho cruiser and replacing it with a standard fxho seat. Dont know what the designers were thinking on this one its so bad lol!!!! Also agree the SVHO looks great in that all light blue color.
Pretty cool, but so damn expensive for accessories. You can buy a running used ski for less than just a couple of them and then make the friend you bring along on your extra ski haul all the extras Lol
i dont understand that ladder as it looks like once you get back up on the ski you must somehow figure out how to get that ladder back up and into place.
@@watercraftjournal i did see it and its not spring loaded where it goes back up or retracts by itself, thus it will be a little difficult for someone to put it back in it's resting place once they are onboard
You'd think that having easily removable tech would be a no-brainer since it goes obsolete rather quickly. Much rather swap something out on exterior than a built-in component. Kind of like the rec dec and options.
Has anyone tried to put this on a 2018 fx yet if so how much work I don't think the back deck itself is that different. Older fx a wet ride?? It's not a super jet the above fx svho I mentioned means I can ride it with a suit! 😝
I Love Yamaha but they still have alot to learn about a proper fishing vessel. SEADOO fishing model is better design with storage and desgin yamaha just took there model and just added things to it. seadoo has the foward tilting storage were yamaha you have to streatch to get to storage i think Yamaha is one of the BEST made water crafts out but they need a catch up to seadoo design.
@@watercraftjournal 😳 Great review Kevin, Yamaha is out to lunch on so many levels. I hope Kawasaki gets there sh!t together, then we’ll have a better option. Yamaha has lost me and many other as customer.
The FX is a stable craft for sure, but the wide, flat hull of the Fish Pro hass far better stability when static than any other craft. The FX hull is still a very sporty, intuitive design.
@@watercraftjournal, the esky that doubles as a live bait tank, a deck wash hose, a higher removable seat that gives you a better fishing position and the platform at the back is more practicable in brining in a large fish instead of the Yamaha having a very high off the water extendable platform.
I have owned one seadoo in my life but have owned 5 and still own a Yamaha FX SHO Yamaha has the best reliable motores on the market and that sells volume. I would love to see Yamaha build a true fishing craft with built in nav and built in storage and built in stereo speaker systeam. I think Yamaha should upgrade there design and not bolt on things and INCREASE THERE PRICES :(
I love yamaha but that deck is ugly it look bulkier in the back not a clean ride compare to the seadoo.No space in the back .Such a big company should come up with nice clean fishing ski
The images don't do the Rec Deck justice. It's surprisingly useful and there's some very clear bits in it. Plus, the dang thing is removable, which is something the Fish Pro doesn't do.
