Glad to be able to help

Team Winnebagoland is where I bought mine as well. They are the ones that installed the thrust vectors. Unfortunately, I didn't get the deal you did. But they did have them in stock, so I was able to get them without waiting. I guess that counts for something.

Thank you.

Thank you

Lateral thruster 2.0 work on '19 and up. At the time of filming, the 2.0 had not yet been invented. I have a video on them once they came out.

If you buy a used one, a lot already have them installed.

I have not adding an extra bilge. Mine ran a fair amount the first 50hrs or so. Everything's seems to have swelled/settled and doesn't leak now. Cleanout ports used to be full of water, now they're dry even after 12hrs on the water. I haven't noticed any issues with the cables. I have the e series, so throttle by wire. But I have steering cables etc, and haven't seen any rust/corrosion. (For reference, I boat in fresh water and trailer to the water each time)

I haven't had a chance to see the 252 in person yet. How do you like it?

@@SmoknJaysGarage it’s very spacious and quite fast

@@floridafishing5069 did you do a top speed run yet? I curious how fast it is compared to the 24'.

@@SmoknJaysGarage in a lake we have never gone to with it but it gets 52 in the ocean with wind againsed and like 56 with wind at our favor

@@floridafishing5069 oh damn, that's good. 50.6 is the best I've gotten outta my 242X.

Primarily because my shop had the thrust vectors in stock, vs. I would have had to order the cobra fins. I'm very happy with the thrust vectors, but I would definitely not discourage anyone away from the cobras as I've heard a lot of good things about them as well.

I never drove the 24' without the articulating keel. So I'm not sure how much control that added. Adding the thrust vectors I feel added about 50% more low speed control. My old boat was an '03 23' that had a different hull design, so not a fair comparison to that. But just for fun...my '03 handled much like a jet ski. Very tight cornering at high speed, felt like it was on the edge of out of control. (Fun with the kids) My 2020 with the keel doesn't turn as sharp at high speeds. Feels much more in control, a lot more like a stern drive.

@@SmoknJaysGarage i got that jet ski feel on tight turns. But when i'm crusing i have to hold the sterring wheel on different angle depending of wind or current.

@@patl.5504 I hear ya there. I lost about 90% of that. The wind will affect you a little bit, but not anything like before.

@@SmoknJaysGarage i got you, it is annoying to fight with the wheel sometimes

@@patl.5504 I concur. I felt like I was always having to steer, even when I wanted to go straight. The articulating keel definitely tracks a lot better.

The local dealer had the thrust vectors in stock. And I've heard really good things about them.

@@SmoknJaysGarage Do they affect high-speed steering at all or just low speed? Did it affect your wake for surfing?

@@ronvictor5983 they are on a spring and lift up at high speeds. So no affect on steering or top speed. I didn't notice any difference in the wake with or without them.

They didn't readjust my nozzles, where they supposed to? They are still pointing inward.

Yes. Watch the install video by Jetboat pilot here on KZfaq. @@SmoknJaysGarage

@@SmoknJaysGarage kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bp2fgNSdsJzQmmw.html

@@t-royjk964 I'm going to have to have a chat with the dealer that installed mine. They definitely skipped that first step.

Wait can I adjust the angle inward a little to make my ar210 to make my wake bigger?

Yes, the plastic has held up great. And they do have a warranty if you bend them. However, I have since switched to the aluminum Cobra Fins. I like them better because they help with tracking and stability on plane as well as offering low speed control.

I don't think that's common, no. I didn't lose any top speed. Double check that they can lift up freely. Also, you'll want to straighten out the tow in if you have an X model.

Same.

@@donaldlewis499 So I initially thought that it was happening. It actually was not happening. For some reason my speedometer was off and on for accuracy but my GPS showed the same with them on or off. I literally wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt since they help so much in steering. For me even if I lost the speed the steering benefit would have been worth it. But in the end I did not lose one mile per hour it was actually an inaccurate speedometer which is very common on jet boats.

@@stanandrewski5465 oh ok, thanks

@@donaldlewis499 My speedo works on suction venture affect. Not so good.

If you think they don't, then you either don't have one, or you don't know how to drive one. I can out perform and out maneuver a stern drive anyday. And I'd be more than happy to prove it.

@@SmoknJaysGarage I have a 2021 Yamaha 275 se. Had many boats. This by far is the worst boat. My last boat was a Chaparral Vortex 203 VRX. That little boat was superb. The thing about the Yamaha is trying to get it to go sideways when parallel parking. Also backing into a slip is sloppy. I just had the boat winterized and had the thrust vectors added and won't get to try them until spring. But just guessing you wouldn't have added them if it handled so great. Infact Jet Boat Pilot wouldn't have sold thousands of these. Yamaha needs too work and design a better system. Everyone I know that owns these boats have the same complaints.

@@MikesGarageReviews I would say they handle a lot better than they did 20yrs ago. Or even 10 years. It definitely handles different, and takes some getting used to. I can speak from experience as to the 27' because I've never driven one. I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts again in spring whether you like it better with the thrust vectors.

​@@MikesGarageReviewsI have the same boat and the lateral thrusters were a game changer

Yes it is!

So would those work good on my 2021 275 so. So is your shop in Green Bay?

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@@timcollette2023 yes, they will work on your 275. And yes, I'm in Green Bay.

How much do you charge to install

You can just push the throttle to forward without pressing the no wake button. That should give you a slower speed. If feel that is still faster than you like, you can bump the throttle between the forward and neutral positions.

@@SmoknJaysGarage thanks glad I asked as I thought the no wake setting one click was the slowest achievable speed. Great videos love your channel just got first boat this year learning a lot.

@@trxntroll843 glad to be on help. Congrats on the new boat.

I'm not dealer that installed them, so I didn't rob anyone. But considering I did I first my one in the back yard in about an hr, someone with experience and a shop with tools 10ft away should be able to do it much quicker.

@@SmoknJaysGarage I thought in your video you said about 2 hours to install each side.

@Dennis Wilder I was charged 2hr total for the original install. That's a lot! You can do it yourself in less than half the time.

There are already aluminum ones. They are called Cobra Fins. I have a video comparing the two styles.