Ernest T

I would think that any area on the transom above the water line would work. I've never done this job myself, but I'd look for a smooth area on the rear of the ski away from other hoses. Sorry, I can't be of more help.

Dear Ernest,

Bought Seasense bilge pumps this past winter and want to install them on my two XLT's. My question is = where would be the best place to drill a hole in the hulls for the "thru-hull fitting"? The bilge pump plumbing kit utilizes a 1 1/8" hose, with the associated thru-hull fitting.

I have no problem in placing the bilge itself, or hard wiring it to the battery (both bilges are automatic and have self-contained switches), but I do not know the best place to put the thru-hull fitting. I do know that if the port is below or close to the water line I would need to run the hose up above the water line and then back down to the port.

Ernest T, can you help me? No holes will be drilled until I hear something. Your advice would be greatly appreciated.

Zardoz

Ernest T,
I was reading a page you wrote about winterizing a 2010 fx ho. The part I'm not sure about is the hose to the oil separator to fog the engine. I wanted to know if you could explain exactly where that is? Maybe send me a screen shot? Thank you Joe

Hey earnest T
How is Mayberry.
45 minutes on brand new FX H-1 Yamaha and water in the oil some water in the hull, runs perfect any sugestions or just ask why did I blow a head gasket in 45 minutes.

Hey ernest, u seem really knowledgeable so i figured id ask u...I was getting a code 23 error on my ski...I cross referenced it to a air intake senor im guessing?? Have u heard of that error before and if so what should i do? thanks...kevin

Hello I'm new to the site and have been looking around the forum to get some answers for sometime now. I see that you have a lot of knowlege on the waverunner. If you don't mind me asking, what do you think of the 2011-2012 vx deluxe? I have not got one yet but is planning on it soon. I was wondering on the stability of the VX. I don't mind the splash but I'm looking for one at is hard to tip. It's kind of hard asking questions cause I am a lady and seems like I have no clue about the waverunner. I was also interested in a 2007 Seadoo gti with 26hrs and trailer for 5500 but the guy didn't have it registered to take it on a test drive. I didn't want to chance it since I don't know much about it and plus i think i have just been set on a yamaha. If you can help I would so appreciate it. Thank you. Stac )

Hi Ernest. I have read a lot of your reply's to post on this website and respect your opinion. I currently have an 06 & 08 vx deluxe both are fairly easy to change the oil and perform routine maintenance on. I have found a couple of 09 sho skis with less than 25 hours on them. I would love to have these skis but worry about the dependability since they are supercharged and have the
TPS throttle systems. I know Yamaha makes a superior watercraft but I would like to know your opinion on the fx series. Thanks! Jim.

Thanks for your help

I just had the motor in my XL 800 reworked completly, now I dies at full throttle or bogs down and will only run at idle or half throttle. I changed the fuel filter but that did not help. any suggestions or quick fixs to keep from going back to Yamaha again. the carb and fuel pump was also redone and cleaned.

Ernest, can you recommend a good maintenance free battery for a 2010 VX cruiser??? I did the dumb mistake a left mine on the garage floor and it fried. Thanks STeve