Great places. This is where I ski a lot. Curious what you do to flush your engines when you’re on a multi day trip out of town?
@TheShipsLogg5 күн бұрын
@@briansmarslok5096 I try to flush each time I take it out of salt water. Usually there is a water hookup at the ramp but if not, I find one somewhere. I always carry a hose with me.
@wagslarr5 күн бұрын
Great video and very useful. Have you done a review of the 2024 VX Limited? I'd love to see that one.
@TheShipsLogg5 күн бұрын
@@wagslarr I have not done that one yet. I gotta see if I can get my hands on one.
@RichardStephens-ed5rb6 күн бұрын
I did this and it works great. Thank you!
@TheShipsLogg6 күн бұрын
@@RichardStephens-ed5rb Awesome!! I'm glad it worked for you!
@airstone16737 күн бұрын
Furthermore, I believe that it is always better to talk about hourly consumption (gallons per hour) at a constant rpm, what comes next is a consequence of other factors (distance traveled and time which can be different based on sea conditions and currents ). At constant rpm the turbo always wins 👍🏻
@TheShipsLogg7 күн бұрын
@@airstone1673 Good point. I also agree that turbos are great for a ski. I wish there was a manufacturer that still used them. Honda was the last one that did it I remember correctly.
@airstone16737 күн бұрын
Thanks very much. In the last few days I have listened to many videos and asked who consumed more: Sea-Doo Explorer 170 or Sea Do look Explorer 230. Everyone always replied that if I wanted to do a lot of miles I would have to buy the Explorer 170 otherwise I would have consumed a lot moreover. You're right, at constant speed a supercharged engine consumes a little less than a naturally aspirated engine. This is also the case with cars and trucks. This can be seen especially with trucks which are all turbodiesel, they are so precisely because they always travel at a constant speed and at a constant speed the turbos perform better. 👍🏻
@ronrosenerger32167 күн бұрын
I went looking at the new FX models today and they changed the cup holder design. I can't believe they took away the 3 bolt holes per cup holder it makes no sense why Yamaha makes it difficult to add a GPS unit to their Skis. I believe you just got a @024 model and what are your thoughts on mounting a GPS unit? Maybe I'm missing something.
@TheShipsLogg7 күн бұрын
@@ronrosenerger3216 There is a cup holder adapter that Yamaha makes to mount accessories on the new models. It allows you to mount a RAM Ball so you can mount just about anything you want.
@ronrosenerger32167 күн бұрын
@@TheShipsLogg That’s good news thanks. Wish the dealer would have told me that and I even went to the parts department. Thanks again
@TheShipsLogg7 күн бұрын
@@ronrosenerger3216 you are welcome
@ronrosenerger32167 күн бұрын
They do look nice. I actually prefer Triton trailers straps, they are actually bolted on the Trailer. I had it more than a year and they work great.
@TheShipsLogg7 күн бұрын
@@ronrosenerger3216 I think you can't go wrong with a strap that's bolted onto the trailer. Easy to use and you won't lose them.
@williamgleaton29928 күн бұрын
They ruined this little island.
@TheShipsLogg8 күн бұрын
@@williamgleaton2992 Well, it looks like the party is over now. They were forced to shut down and I heard the island was up for sale.
@williamgleaton29928 күн бұрын
@@TheShipsLogg Yea they bought it without anyone knowing for $64,000 , now they are trying to sell it for $14,000,000 million because if they would of done their homework before they bought it they would of known the island goes under water with every big storm that passes by Tampa Bay.
@briansmarslok50968 күн бұрын
Hey Cap.....I enjoy your channel. I wish you were closer to me in Tampa/St Pete. Would be nice to hook up fr a ride. I just picked uo a preowned 2021 FX SVHO Limited with only 24 hours. Do you have any videos explaining how to operate the Control Panel?
@TheShipsLogg8 күн бұрын
@@briansmarslok5096 I currently do not have any for that model and I just recently bought a 24. The panel for that one is different with a few similarities. If you have questions though, I may remember enough to answer them.
@1989rrichard11 күн бұрын
It needs a blow off valve the same way almost if not every supercharge vehicle or turbo charge need one. If it don’t come wishbone and u put one on it always have a benefit , the reason u need one is because when u are in the throttle and u let off all that back pressure put stress on the turbo or supercharge .
@TheShipsLogg11 күн бұрын
@@1989rrichard It is true that a lot of forced induction engines need them but not necessarily all. It depends on the engine and the amount of boost that the turbo/supercharger can create. That being said, adding a blow off valve when you don't really need one won't really hurt anything so you may choose to do it simply as a precaution.
@russg00712 күн бұрын
When is Kawasaki going to update their 1500cc engine? I wish they would put a 2000cc inline-six ~ bore/stroke 75.15mm x 75.15mm x Six = 2000cc An inline-six is perfectly balanced, if they made their hull longer it would accommodate the new engine and be more stable on bumpy waters. The Kawasaki Catalina.
@TheShipsLogg12 күн бұрын
@@russg007 Good question. I have heard a lot of rumors about things that Kawasaki is working on but a new engine was not one of them.
@Todd-h7e12 күн бұрын
Me and my buddy just did this trip this past weekend and he met you at the Wyndham hotel. He was pretty stoked to meet Captain Frank. Awesome trip, but have you ever tried going north of Chattanooga? Wondering if that’s a worthwhile trip.
@TheShipsLogg12 күн бұрын
@@Todd-h7e I remember meeting him. It was pretty cool meeting someone that watches my channel. I have gone north of Chattanooga by boat but not by jet ski. We went up to Nashville and I remember it was a nice ride. I may just do a bit of research to find out where the fuel stops are (I can't remember) to see if it is doable by ski.
@Todd-h7e12 күн бұрын
@@TheShipsLoggWe are going to do the same. Without you, we would have never gone! Love your content, keep making videos. Pretty cool we live close to each other too. We go to Lanier and Hartwell all the time!
@TheShipsLogg12 күн бұрын
@@Todd-h7e Hopefully we will run into each other on Lanier soon. I am at Aqualand Marina.
@AlesSandro443713 күн бұрын
Nice review and machine, sir, but I'm more interested in what was that blue and white pwc going rocket mode when you were max out at 67mph.😮
@TheShipsLogg13 күн бұрын
@@AlesSandro4437 He had a GP 1800 SVHO with a stage 3 kit on. He was fast as hell! That's also the same guy that I had to pull out of the weeds. 🤣
@07z5117 күн бұрын
Wow, you are a fantastic speaker, and you gave us a fantastic review. The best review ive seen. Thank You
@TheShipsLogg17 күн бұрын
@@07z51 Thanks and you are welcome!! 😁
@kaybatbat112421 күн бұрын
Very nice.How does the unit power off? If connected directly to the battery, wouldn't it stay on?Thanks.
@TheShipsLogg21 күн бұрын
@@kaybatbat1124 there is an on/off switch on the unit. Plus the head unit is removable for when you are not using the ski.
@BARSSTUDIO25 күн бұрын
How would you compare it to SeaDoo RXTX 300? Have you ride it in order to compare?
@TheShipsLogg25 күн бұрын
@@BARSSTUDIO I think Sea Doo makes a really nice machine. They are also quite comfortable and usually, Sea Doo is the first major manufacturer to bring new technology to their products. My main reason for going with a Yamaha was simple: reliability. I'm not knocking Sea Doo but in my opinion Yamaha just makes a more dependable product
@Cesare99626 күн бұрын
Is this the cruiser or Limited model and how much horsepower it has
@TheShipsLogg26 күн бұрын
@@Cesare996 It is neither. It is an FX SVHO. Peak HP is about 280
@Cesare99626 күн бұрын
@@TheShipsLogg is 280 hp stock?
@TheShipsLogg26 күн бұрын
@@Cesare996 yes. It is stock.
@traceelliot136029 күн бұрын
Just about to mount The BIG ANT and noticed it will be covering the spray hole for the Yamaha water flag. Did you run a tube then covered it with the BIG ANT? Or do you just let it spray under the 5 gallon tank?
@TheShipsLogg29 күн бұрын
@@traceelliot1360 I actually installed a valve for the spray tube so you can turn it on and off. I did a video on it. You will find it in the maintenance area of my channel.
@traceelliot136028 күн бұрын
@TheShipsLogg Ok,just watched the piss valve video. Lol I'll be getting that set up tomorrow. Thanks. Hey you can also put a valve like that on the grate water intake hose so that you can tow the pwc faster than 5mph. Without the valve the manual states that water can be forced up into the engine. I have seen a few guys on KZfaq do it but if you talk to sales guys and dealership,they have never heard of it.
@traceelliot136028 күн бұрын
@TheShipsLogg Been watching videos and you can also use a plastic clamp on the hose when having pwc towed faster than 5mph. Just have to make sure you clamp the correct hose. I'm going the clamp route because with Yamaha reliability I don't plan on being towed very often.
@TheShipsLogg28 күн бұрын
@@traceelliot1360 That's exactly the way I see it.
@garrybillick397929 күн бұрын
Hey Capt Frank…..love your videos. Was wondering what brand of rack you have on the back of this ski…..was thinking as you, that it would be great for a cooler.
@TheShipsLogg29 күн бұрын
@@garrybillick3979 I have a PWC super rack and yes, it is awesome for a cooler!
@garrybillick397929 күн бұрын
@@TheShipsLogg Awesome….thank you for the reply!
@nojabformeeducateyourself3393Ай бұрын
I get 126 miles to a tank on my Explorers just going easy around 45 to 50 mph
@TheShipsLogg29 күн бұрын
@@nojabformeeducateyourself3393 That's pretty good. I think that was part of the idea for that ski. It was designed to be a long distance ski so fuel consumption is extremely important.
@willemfrederik8840Ай бұрын
That looks like a fun ride!!! Ill have to get the old guys from PC down to give it shot!!! We all love this adventure jet skiing... Thanks again for making another video and sharing!!! Perfect!!!! Again.😊
@TheShipsLogg29 күн бұрын
@@willemfrederik8840 you are so welcome. You really can't go wrong with a Kissimmee River ride. You do have to make sure the water level is good though. There are times of the year that the water level is low and it may not be conducive for a ride but other than that, it is a great choice.
@southernlife25121 күн бұрын
@@TheShipsLogg Do you have a facebook or instagram group where you post future rides with groups?
@TheShipsLogg20 күн бұрын
@@southernlife251 yup. You can find me on Instagram @theshipslogg
@Ronnie-m2qАй бұрын
The zip ties are a good idea. I've never thought to try that. Thank you for taking the time to make and post the video.
@ryanhallquist661Ай бұрын
I take it you couldn’t dock at The Chesapeake Inn and had to do the public dock.
@drsnow5123Ай бұрын
I looked at the svho, but I went with the seadoo Explorer Pro 230. The delamination problems with Yamaha hull sorta scared me. Now I’m glad I got it. My 230 does 68mph coming and going and hits 69 occasionally. But I think I would have been happier in rough water with the svho.
@andycraig7734Ай бұрын
Ahoy!
@TheShipsLogg29 күн бұрын
@@andycraig7734 Arrrrghhh! 😂
@SteveAppel-r2oАй бұрын
Great video. I’ve been following you a little over a year and you have been very kind to reply to my questions. Well, I moved to Georgia a year ago and just two weeks ago finally bought my ski down here. I got a crazy good deal on a 2022 KAWASKI Ultra 310 lx-s. Now it’s time to start adding accessories and getting ready for some water? Thank you for all you do sir. Your videos help me greatly.
@TheShipsLoggАй бұрын
@@SteveAppel-r2o That is so awesome to hear! Thank you for the kind words and Welcome to Georgia.
@BC_I_LETUАй бұрын
Quarantine flags? Where do I find a list everything we need to know before making a tip like this?
@TheShipsLoggАй бұрын
@@BC_I_LETU I did a video of all of the items that I got for the trip. Most of them, I was able to get off of Amazon. Also, check out The Gulfstreamers group on Facebook. They do the trip every year and they are a great source of information.
@billwhittenbergerАй бұрын
This chart cannot be accurate. I have a 24 FX Cruiser HO and get 4mpg cruising at about 40mph. No way I am getting 4.6 at wot
@TheShipsLoggАй бұрын
@@billwhittenberger I have an SVHO and I definitely get better than 4 mpg at 40. If that is all you are getting, you may want to check your machine
@praneetvernekar7609Ай бұрын
Do you spray with yamalube or any such anti corrosive in the engine?
@ransomtester5347Ай бұрын
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@abc876Ай бұрын
Thinking of buying my 1st wave runner and I'm looking at 2023 gt1800r svho. I hope i would be happy with that and not over spend at same time, i want something to have fun with, has some power and i can whip around
@TheShipsLoggАй бұрын
@@abc876 The SVHO definitely has power. I don't think you would be disappointed with that one.
@davdamanАй бұрын
how about an update , post bahama trip?
@TheShipsLoggАй бұрын
@@davdaman I actually bought an aftermarket crate just before the Bahamas trip. The do-it-yourself one was performing wonderfully but I was not sure I should take it across the ocean to the Bahamas. I did the Bahamas trip with 26 other skis and two of them had the do-it-yourself crate because they had seen my video. They both worked perfectly! Turns out, I should have had more faith in it.
@davdamanАй бұрын
@@TheShipsLogg thanks for letting us know!!
@christopherwalker5386Ай бұрын
Excellent video. I'll probably tick past 10 hours sometime over the next couple of weeks, and I've never used an oil extractor before. PS- The dog with the awkward photobomb at 13:37🤣.
@TheShipsLoggАй бұрын
@@christopherwalker5386 I'm glad you found it helpful! That is what these videos are all about. That dog was my little Sandie. Unfortunately, she is no longer with us but she lives on in some of my videos. 😂
@305dadecounty305Ай бұрын
Is this the same as a FX Cruiser SVHO?
@TheShipsLoggАй бұрын
@@305dadecounty305 Yes. The only difference is the seat.
@efthimiosАй бұрын
I’m so torn between a season 300 or the yammie svho
@TheShipsLoggАй бұрын
@@efthimios I guess it all depends on your style. Personally, I don't see myself owning anything but a Yammy.
@jeffmullins1475Ай бұрын
Do you just pick out a good weather window last minute, or do they go no matter what?
@TheShipsLoggАй бұрын
@@jeffmullins1475 anytime you plan a crossing to Bimini, you have to be flexible. We actually had to delay by one day on this trip because of weather.
@jrking178Ай бұрын
Great video. I plan on getting a Yamaha.
@TheShipsLoggАй бұрын
@@jrking178 Thank you!!!
@stephaniemurphy1901Ай бұрын
I have a new 2024 Yamaha Fx and the dock got me today with all the wakes. Going to wait for summer to be over before I attempt to fix it like you did. Thanks for sharing.
@TheShipsLoggАй бұрын
@@stephaniemurphy1901 You are welcome. Good luck!
@WADIIАй бұрын
How many horse power has??
@TheShipsLoggАй бұрын
@@WADII it is computer limited to 280. If you remove the limiter, it will be higher.
@thomasgurley4608Ай бұрын
I see y’all navigated Goose Pond OK. I am Enjoying your videos!
@TheShipsLoggАй бұрын
@@thomasgurley4608 Thanks!
@thomasgurley4608Ай бұрын
Another note on Hales Bar. If you go across the river from the abandoned power house, you will see the lock is still there.
@TheShipsLoggАй бұрын
@@thomasgurley4608 Cool!
@thomasgurley4608Ай бұрын
Hales Bar actually used to be a dam. It was flooded over when they built Nickajack Dam. I haven’t watched all your video yet, but hoped you stayed between the channel markers at Goose Pond Marina! I think you guys would be interested in The Tennessee River 600.
@TheShipsLoggАй бұрын
@@thomasgurley4608 I was wondering about that. I wonder how long ago that was. Yeah, Goose Pond was interesting. You definitely don't want to leave the channel there!
@mefcaАй бұрын
Going to the restaurant was a fun ride but coming back after we knew the "lay of the water" was much more fun and we were able to open them bad boys up and really hit those curves! Such a fun ride that day!!
@TheShipsLoggАй бұрын
@@mefca You are so right. We were a lot more used to those curves by then!
@Justin-hz8bhАй бұрын
You and I are cut from the same cloth! I've asked you about PWC advice before and I'm happy to report I finally got my 2017 Yamaha EX Sport waverunner. The plan is to keep it for a while then upgrade to a VX then maybe one day a FX. Can I ask a pro such as yourself a couple basic questions? How soon after getting out of the saltwater should you flush it with SaltaWay? ( I have a trip to Charleston planned!) This next question has a ton of variables, but what would you say is your average speed in the Gulf/ocean? I'm assuming around 25-35 due to the waves. Thanks for your continued advice. Justin from NC
@TheShipsLoggАй бұрын
@@Justin-hz8bh Hey Justin. Congrats on the purchase. I usually try to flush it as soon as I take it out of salt water. If I don't have Salt-Away right away, I'll use fresh water and hit it with Salt-Away later. You are correct on our speeds when riding the ocean. It's all dictated by the water conditions. 25 to 35 is usually in the range. Thanks for checking out my channel.
@carllashley2234Ай бұрын
How do you like the Garmin so far ?
@TheShipsLoggАй бұрын
@@carllashley2234 It's an awesome unit. I just sold that ski a few weeks ago and the Garmin went with it but it was awesome
@carllashley2234Ай бұрын
@@TheShipsLogg would you recommend the same one or is there a better one ?
@TheShipsLoggАй бұрын
@@carllashley2234 There may be better ones but the one I had was more than adequate.
@traceelliot1360Ай бұрын
Just ordered the BIG ANT crate. There is a picture of a Big Happy Ant 🐜 on the side of the crate.
@TheShipsLoggАй бұрын
@@traceelliot1360 Yup! That's the one!!
@VJohnson-ff4hnАй бұрын
Extraction equipment for the win!😅
@TheShipsLoggАй бұрын
@@VJohnson-ff4hn 😁😁
@jetlag4754Ай бұрын
Watch out for alligators!
@TheShipsLoggАй бұрын
@@jetlag4754 and there were plenty of them too!!!
@jetlag4754Ай бұрын
Congrats on the new jetski! Seems like you very much enjoyed the ride.