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This page is intended for Customers to post their comments about the steering unit they purchased. It may also be used to ask any questions prior to purchasing a steering unit.
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| Mon Sep 24, 2007 01:35:00 C. Andrews aka Dogosaur '07 AR230 HO  | Bought and installed the fins in July 07. The fit was perfect. I took my time so it took me an honest hour comparing what I was seeing to stuff on the YJB Forum. (I do the measure twice cut once thing) Once I was absolutely certain then I started the actual install. (For some reason, I didn't get a diagram..just instructions, but there was a daigram on YJB forum that I printed off) The hardest part was getting the nuts on the bolts after the holes were drilled but that was due mainly to clumsy fingers. I noticed an IMMEDIATE difference backing away from the dock. The boat tracked perfectly. At high speeds (40+) I wasn't aware of any difference in my tracking and turning but at speeds lower than that the boat felt "tighter" and tracked like a bloodhound. Great product, easy ordering, delivered in 4 days. Product was as advertised...and you have another satisfied custyomer who will recommend your product in a heartbeat. Thanks Jeff | ||
| Thu Sep 06, 2007 01:22:05 L.D.B. 2006 Yamaha AR 230 | I got my fins back
in may 07 but
didn't want to post
any comment before
at least 20 hours
of "test
drive". One word sums it all: IMPRESSIVE ! Over the years I owned 5 jetboats and they all had the same problem: severe lack of low speed manoeuvrability. I can't beleive what I am now experiencing with the CJ Fins. Right on the money targeting at low speed - forward or backward, sharp cornering at high speed ... can't do W/O them from now on. Those fins should be mandatory on all jetboats ... period! Great stuff, money well spent. On a side note: Being from up north, Canada, I experienced some delivery delay due to custom's innefficiencies and Jeff was more than cooperating with all my inquiries generated by my impatience. Thanks. | ||
| Wed Sep 05, 2007 17:15:01 Patrick Krause Yamaha SX230 | I just wanted to
say thank you for
your amazing
steering system. I
received my order
all the way to
California in only
3 days. Prior to
adding the Cobra
Jet, my boat was so
difficult to
control at low
speeds that going
through crowded
marinas was scary,
trolling was
impossible and my
wife hated to
drive. I installed
the Cobra Jet
Steering this
weekend and we were
amazed. It
responds as well as
a stern drive. We
did a 140 mile trip
over the holiday
weekend through the
California delta
and it worked
perfect. It was
safer and easier to
pick up the water
skiers. It was
easier to control
in the wind and
currents. We even
did some
trolling... didn't
catch anything but
it was fun to
drive. Thanks again. I'm completely impressed. Patrick Krause Mill Valley, California | ||
| Tue Aug 28, 2007 18:06:35 Gary O'Connor AR210 | I just received
the steering
rudders from Jeff
(way up here in
Newfoundland,
Canada). I have to
say that they are
very well built and
they fitted like
gloves onto the
nozzles. Kudos to
Jeff for such a
fine product. All I can say wrt the steering is that it's amazing with them installed. From idle speed onward I now have complete steering control. No longer am I hesitant on coming into my berth at the marina. I've gone from a semi-controlled crash to a comfortable placement at my berth, every time. It's beyond me why the Yamaha jet boats don't come equipped with these. Jeff, thanks and I'll spread the word! | ||
| Mon Aug 27, 2007 17:50:35 Scott Korfhage 07 Yamaha AR230HO | Jeff, I wanted to compliment you on your fine product and service. I recently purchased my boat and prior to the purchase I was aware of your product. I was no stranger to the jet propulsion having owned several PWC. However, the prospect of maneuvering a large boat through busy no-wake zones and loading onto the trailer in river currents had me quite aprehensive. After purchasing the boat I decided to give it a try a couple of times without fins. While it wasn't quite as bad as I imagined, I knew the addition of your fins would certainly help the situation. I ordered the fins and received them very promptly. Installation took me about an hour but I also had to police an inquisitive 3 year old at the same time. I can't say enough about the benefits to the low speed handling of the boat now that the fins are installed. Maneuvering around the boat ramp and onto the trailer is very precise. I recently spent a two week vacation with the boat and it was docked in a very tight and crowded harbor which was not a problem. I also have noticed the fins help the boat maintain directional stability when crossing large wakes at speed. I would recommend your product to others without hesitation. | ||
| Fri Aug 24, 2007 21:16:10 Steven Turner Yamaha LX210 | Get the Fins! I too, was skeptical(and cheap)at first. I read all the post on yamahajetboaters.co m, read the testimonials here, and even had a few other local Yamaha jetboaters tell me to get the fins. Yet, I still waited. I thought I could just learn to drive it as is...... Yes, I did learn to drive the boat and I even managed to dock it once without scarring the crap out of myself, everybody on the boat and everybody within a mile of the dock. But, mostly I was afraid of docks and stayed far, far away......... My wife refused to drive the boat except in open water. I had actually considered selling the boat and buying something else. I finally broke down and orderd the fins. They were quick and easy to install, even a caveman could do it. WOW, what a difference the fins make at low speed. The boat now tracks straight at no-wake speed and I am able to dock it with minimum effort. On our first trip out with the fins, both my wife and I practiced "docking" up next to several bouys. When we got ready to leave, my wife volunteered to drive it on the trailer. I must say, she did it perfectly. I looked at her and said, "dang I think that was perfect." She just smiled and said, "I guess because of those 'fin-things' we can keep the boat." So, get the fins. Don't delay like I did. | ||
| Tue Aug 21, 2007 17:18:21 Ken AR230 High Output | All I have to say is WOW!!!! What a difference the fins make. I could notice the improvement within 20 ft. I had slow speed turning. I have had jet ski's, jet boats and several prop engine boats. Now the AR handles like the rest of the boats I have owned. I would recommend this product to anyone with a jet drive. | ||
| Mon Aug 20, 2007 15:30:13 Aaron Yamaha AR230 High Output | I received my Cobra
Steering and had it
installed in 10
minutes. I'm not
mechanically
inclined. Before
installing the
steering units, I
had problems
steering in tight
marinas and docking
the boat. After
installing them, I
pulled right up to
the dock with ease,
the first time, no
steering issues and
no embarrassment.
Thank you for
creating this
device. It saved my
sanity! | ||
| Sun Jul 29, 2007 23:09:22 R. Yamaha AR230 | Jeff....Great
Product. I
installed it and
used it for a week
at the river. Such
a difference. I would have sold the AR if I didnt have your fins. They are so easy to install, I installed them while parked in a Kmart/Food 4 Less parking lot on my way to the river. Instructions are clear and concise. I would recommend you don't run without these. | ||
| Tue Jul 10, 2007 21:25:43 TOM SIEBEL 04 YAMAHA SX230 | JUST GOT MY COBRA
FINS LAST WEEK,
INSTALLATION WAS A
BREEZE. AT FIRST I
THOUGHT, HOW CAN
THESE THINGS HELP
THAT MUCH, GUESS
WHAT, THESE FINS
ARE AWSOME. THE
FIRST TIME I TOOK
MY BOAT OUT WITHOUT
THE FINS I WAS
NERVOUS I WOULD HIT
SOMEONE WHEN
PULLING UP TO DOCK.
NOW, MY WIFE CALLS
ME COCKEY, I CAN
IDLE IN TURN AND
BACK INTO THE SLIP
AT THE MARINA. IF
YOU ARE THINKING
ABOUT BUYING THEM,
JUST DO IT.
DEFINATELY WORTH
THE MONEY, PROBABLY
SAVED MY MARRIAGE
DUE TO STRESS OF
WIFE YELLING AT ME
TO WATCH OUT WHEN
WE TRIED TO DOCK OR
TRAILER BEFORE.
BEST OPTION OUT
THERE FOR A JET
BOAT THANKS AGAIN JEFF TOM FROM IOWA |
