2022 - 2 Year Review of my 2020 Yamaha WaveRunner FX HO Cruiser - Cost of Ownership of a Jet Ski!
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 Published On Premiered Apr 24, 2022

Part 2 of the review concerning speed is here:    • 2022 Review of a 2020/2021 Yamaha Wav...  
My review of the Yamaha Waverunner FX Cruiser HO after two years of ownership. The cost of ownership, my modifications including Gator Glide, my accessories, and how the jet ski has performed!

Videos supporting this review:
   • 2022 Review of a 2020/2021 Yamaha Wav...   Have we lost top End Speed in two years?
   • 18 Month Review of Gator Glide Coatin...   18 Month review of Gator Glide
   • Bob Broeking's  Review & Install of  ...   Boondockspwc Mounting System
   • Installing a 7" LOWRANCE Elite TI2 Ch...   Installing a Lowrance Chartplotter
   • Jet Ski Withlacoochee to Rainbow Rive...   Hitting a rock
   • Bob Broeking's Review of the Shorlock...   Shorlock Cargo rack
   • What to Pack in your Emergency Jet Sk...   Emergency Go Bag

Costs: 10 hour service: $165
50 hour service: $244
100 hour service: $255
150 hour service: $220
200 hour service $324
250 hour service $ 576 - includes annual Trailer Service

Annual Insurance: $242 Progressive in partnership with USAA (so may be lower than some quotes)
Annual Trailer Mx: $75
New Tires and wheels for trailer (2024) $200
Gator Glide Expert: Jeff Butler - contact him via FB via any of the Florida Riders FB Groups $550.00
(this video is about: Bob Broeking, WhiteSpider, Jet Skiing, Jet Ski, Yamaha Waverunners, FX Cruiser, VX Cruiser, Seadoo's, jet skiing on lakes, jet skiing on rivers, jet skiing in the Gulf of Mexico, jet skiing in the Ocean, jet skiing in Natural Springs, how to jet ski in Florida in 2022, adventure Jet Skiing)

00:00 Start
00:40 Tucker
01:14 Cosmetic Review
03:27 Tow rope and two valves
04:26 Boondockspwc cockpit Mount
05:10 Shorlock Cargo Rack
06:22 Battery Discussion
06:45 Maintenance Costs
09:33 Why HO over a SVHO?
10:45 Conclusion

My equipment and preferred accessories: 2020 FX Cruiser HO WaveRunner https://www.yamahawaverunners.com/wav...

Emergency personal Locator Beacon ACR ACR ResQLink View - Buoyant Personal Locator Beacon with GPS for Hiking, Boating and All Outdoor Adventures (Model PLB 425) https://www.amazon.com/ACR-ResQLink-V...

Baseball hat by Connie Taylor!

Accessory Mounting System: https://boondockspwc.com/

Cargo rack: Shorlock Anchors https://shorlockanchors.com/

Gas Cans: Sure Can (amazon) https://www.surecanusa.com/

Cooler: RTIC Soft Cooler (RTIC or Amazon) https://rticoutdoors.com/shop/coolers...

Anchor: I use a 1Kg blue nylon Cooper anchor with an 8 foot chain and 20’ nylon anchor line. You can order from EBAY and it ships from Michigan for US customers. Fantastic product! https://cooperanchors.com/

Cameras: Iphone 11Max pro Currently using Hero 5 , 7 and 8 Go Pro Cameras (Amazon) https://gopro.com/en/us/

Navigation: Lowrance Elite TI2 with USA/Canada Navionics Mapset and iPhone 11 Max Pro with Navionics App (Apple App Store) https://www.navionics.com/usa/apps/na...

Boating Marine radio: Standard Horizon HX890 Handheld VHF Navy Blue - Floating 6 Watt Class H DSC Two Way Radio (Amazon) https://www.standardhorizon.com

Dive Knife: Promate Scuba Diving Snorkeling Sharp Tip Stainless Steel Knife (5" Blade) (Amazon) https://promateusa.com/product-catego...

Emergency Go Bag
- Earth Pack Dry Bag: https://tinyurl.com/2fffdw3o
- First Aid Kit: https://tinyurl.com/n78mgml9
- Sirius Strobe: https://tinyurl.com/pc86y8gw
- DB Power Battery: https://tinyurl.com/4d3bjrn7
- PLB: https://tinyurl.com/1vaowkl5
- Air Horn: Walmart or Amazon

Cleaners: Salt Away (Amazon) http://www.saltawayproducts.com/

Meguiars Extreme marine Multi Surface Cleaner (Amazon) https://www.meguiars.com/marine/products

303 Aerospace Protectant (amazon) https://www.303products.com.au/

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