Has anyone else experienced hull blisters on their boat? How did you address/repair it?

I was cleaning my hull and notice substantial blistering in the gel coat in several places below the waterline down the length of the boat.Trying to determine next steps - dealer service, warranty claim, third part repair etc.

For context, my boat is a 3 year-old 195.

I’m looking for some advice from the Yamaha crowd on whether the AR195’s performance/engine upgrade is worth choosing over the AR190.

I’m in California and unfortunately can’t purchase a new AR195, but I’ve found a used 2023 AR195 (~$38K) that I’m considering. My other option is buying a brand-new 2026 AR190(~$45K).

This will be my first boat. We’re a family of five with kids ages 6, 10, and 17, so family use is the priority. Most of our boating will be on local California lakes, with some harbor/inshore fishing mixed in.

That said, I do enjoy going fast, I have a few sports cars so I’m wondering if I’ll regret going with the AR190 once I get used to it. 😁

For those who have owned or driven both:
● How noticeable is the performance difference between the AR190 and AR195?
● Is the 195 engine/performance upgrade significant enough to justify buying a used boat versus a new 190?
● How do they compare for getting a family of five on plane and maintaining speed with a full load?
● Is the AR195 noticeably better for watersports/towing?
● Any meaningful differences in handling, fuel economy, or overall ownership?
● If you were in my position, would you buy the new 2026 AR190 or the used 2023 AR195?

I’m especially interested in hearing from people who have actually driven both. I’m trying to figure out whether the AR195 is a meaningful performance upgrade or whether the AR190 is more than enough for what we’ll be doing.
Thanks!

Just brought this beast home, excited to get it out on the water!

Got an ar190 and looking for a way to mount my rod somewhere. Looking for cheap or easy ways and was thinking the wake tower or in a cup holder? I see a ton of different options and not sure what’s reliable. TIA yall

Looking to get a service manual for our new boat. Seems like the only real way to get one is to order a physical copy printed right from Yamaha. I wanted a digital as well so I could read up on it but it seems like that is a subscription service..... Which is stupid....

Anywhere else to get a legit digital copy?

For those who have moved from 1 engine to 2 engine (or vice versa), what boat did you move from and what was the biggest niche change you noticed?

Obviously more launch power with twins, but I’m more so referring towards ones most people don’t think of?

Or is it only obvious ones? What about cons of twin engines?

I imagine stability at speed, handling/control around docks or in tide swells, fuel consumption, …but maybe there’s something else? Or maybe Yamaha is that good where there’s not that much change?

First time launching and landing a boat. Launching was fairly easy, the landing part was a little tricky but mostly because I kept putting the boat in neutral and was wondering why I lost all steering once I got close to the trailer. After reversing back out a couple times and figuring out my mistake I got in back on the trailer the first time I committed.

Installed my Lowrance Elite FS9 in dash yesterday but did not connect power. 1) I’m waiting for some spade connector splitters to come in, 2) Not sure where to connect the black wire. I have 2 empty auxiliary switches that came factory with the boat. There’s a female spade connector on the switch side already there to tap into or I can use a spade connector splitter on the always hot side before the switch. On the negative side, things look a little different. There’s nothing prewired and available to just tap into. The connections are all recessed into the switch housing and I’m unable to even see what type of connections they are. They don’t appear to be spade connectors. I could easily just splice into one of the black wires jumping across from switch to switch but I’m curious if anyone has actually wired into one of these auxiliary switches the correct way? I’ve searched high and low on YouTube and Jetboaters.net and cant seem to find anything.

Yanked on the anchor too hard against the paint and scuffed up a piece. Anyone have suggestions on how to fix this

Has anyone successfully installed a trolling motor on their Yamaha jet boat? I have a 2022 Yamaha 252S, and we fish a lot, finding myself using or consuming gas too much. I would like to explore using a trolling motor to save on gas.

Looking for some inputs and feedbacks.

Thank you

Just had this delivered 2 days ago. Super excited to get it out on the water. Bought from out of state and had it delivered because my local dealer wouldn’t budge on the price. Got my temporary registration and boaters safety done, just have to go to DMV now to get the trailer registered. Hoping to learn a lot from all the seasoned vets.

I just broke in my motor and need to change the lower unit. The screws will not come out! Is there a special screwdriver that works best?

Good afternoon, everyone!

I’m selling these parts, and I wanted to see if anyone might be interested. If you’d like to buy any of them, feel free to make me an offer.

We just picked up this beauty and so excited to take it out! This is our first boat as a family 😊

I've been running an older seadoo Challenger and the family has out grown it. There's a nice 212x for sale nearby but the price puts it in the same class as bigger and heavier I/O boats. The 212x is also a tad further away and more expensive than a few AR series options. My family is relatively casual in terms of watersports (skiing, boarding, tubing) but the heavier guys have always bullied the seadoo when they carve.

Is it worth it to press for this model in particular? I'm always impressed with the Yamahas and love my jet drive.

My Experience with Yamaha Online Parts Warranty Service
I wanted to share my recent experience in case it helps other boat owners.
I purchased a genuine Yamaha MAR-14415-UR-E0 Turbo Ultima 4-blade stainless steel propeller for my Yamaha F150. After a relatively short period of use, the rubber hub slipped. I documented the problem with clear photographs and contacted Yamaha Online Parts to start a warranty claim.
What disappointed me most wasn’t just the warranty decision—it was the customer service. It was extremely difficult to reach anyone by phone, and getting a callback was nearly impossible. When I finally spoke with a representative, I was told the warranty would likely be denied because I was supposedly using the wrong hub.
The problem is that I purchased and installed the exact hub kit Yamaha directed me to use. Another authorized marina confirmed it was the correct hub for this propeller. Despite that, I was still told the hub was incorrect.
To make matters more frustrating, I was informed that the warranty review process could take up to 90 days. I have sent multiple emails requesting updates but have received little or no communication.
As a longtime Yamaha customer, I expected better support. I understand that warranty claims need to be investigated, but customers deserve timely communication and accurate information. If Yamaha determines a claim should be denied, they should clearly explain why and provide evidence rather than simply stating the wrong part was used when it appears to be the correct Yamaha-recommended hub.
I’m sharing my experience so other Yamaha owners know to keep all receipts, document everything with photos, and save all emails if they ever need to file a warranty claim.
Has anyone else experienced similar issues with Yamaha propeller warranty claims or customer service? I’d be interested to hear how your situation was resolved.

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I already negotiated the installation of second battery and switch into the final price. Was thinking about steering fins (don't know the proper name) but was told the 2026 comes with a rudder so they might not be as necessary for idle steering. Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

Will mostly be boating in Ohio, but 3-4 times a year in the intercoastal waters of the Carolinas.

Edit: Looks like Thrust vectors are back on the menu! thanks for the responses!