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[mrjon53]

any one tell me how a speedster 200\310 hp handles the spin outs? im not sure yet as too if i should try one and wanted to ask first.
so you just run up on the throttle and make a hard turn huh? just wondering.

[thumper]

i cant tell you anything about your boat - but i was very hesitant when trying spin outs - generally what i do is execute a turn at amoderate speed as i turn i increase throttle - and the boat just spins - i havnt got the bottle to try it a full stretch - particularly because you will be familiar with the resisitance on the sterring when the pump is at full tilt - i would like to shear of the sterring nozzle as the 8mm stainless rod which moves it doesnt look like its designed to take it

but thats just my opinion and obviously im a scaredy cat

[gofast]

i cant tell you anything about your boat - but i was very hesitant when trying spin outs - generally what i do is execute a turn at amoderate speed as i turn i increase throttle - and the boat just spins - i havnt got the bottle to try it a full stretch - particularly because you will be familiar with the resisitance on the sterring when the pump is at full tilt - i would like to shear of the sterring nozzle as the 8mm stainless rod which moves it doesnt look like its designed to take it

but thats just my opinion and obviously im a scaredy cat

I to am cautious (scared) , My son however has nerves of steel (or just dosent have a care,hes not making payments) he does spins near full throttle, no damage yet . The boat will take on several gallons of water if you recover slow.

[mrjon53]

i guess thats is my hesitation as well, being the one making payments and not wanting to risk damage to my new boat. so there is no risk of a tip over? i know my salesman said you can do just about anything to the boat and it won't flip? still just nervous about it i guess.

[kvoman]

Because it's a jet, you'll break loose before it will flip. You won't flip it unless you're spinning got caught at the bottom between two big waves (ocean). But you're not likely to encounter that condition in lakes/rivers/etc.

[stevenh]

Just let 'er rip. I was doing my best to spin at full throttle this week and had no problems. I had my first week of the summer on the boat last week (vacation). The S200 really won't spin like the old twins (97 etc), but it will turn very sharp. Just hold on and put the steering wheel to the stop. I think it would take a very major wave in the wrong place to put you over. The boat is very stable and gives no sign of leaning too much.

On an unrelated note, I did some speed runs with a GPS and saw a maximum of 55.4MPH with two adults in the boat and a full tank (310HP S200). I only get 53.4 with the bimini up! It really makes a difference.

I posted on the other board, but I will do so here as well. I had a problem fixed on Monday that caused me some fear. After stopping for a while we restarted the starboard engine and it made a nasty hissing sound and jumped to 3500RPM and would not go down (it would go up). After a quick trip to the dealer (not far from the lake) they found a loose air sensor in the intake on that engine. Air was sucking past it and screwing up the computer (hence the 3500RPM level). They put the sensor back and all was well. I thought I was in for a short boat week but the dealer got a guy on it and fixed it quickly.

Steve

[gofast]

i guess thats is my hesitation as well, being the one making payments and not wanting to risk damage to my new boat. so there is no risk of a tip over? i know my salesman said you can do just about anything to the boat and it won't flip? still just nervous about it i guess.

Finally had "THAT TALK" with my son while we were out on the boat doing some male bonding. "Son ,why don't you show the ol man how to do a spinout" Its fun ! It's really not that hard ! Wait till the ol man shows MOM his new trick

[mrjon53]

went out today and had the wife yelling at me to stop!!!! ill have to wait untill it just the guys one weekend to have some more fun!

[thumper]

they all get used to it eventually - mygirlie now gets her revenge when she drives - and i have to say it can be quite hair-raising -

[gofast]

they all get used to it eventually - mygirlie now gets her revenge when she drives - and i have to say it can be quite hair-raising -

I have let my wife drive my airboat a few times I've got to admit its a different feeling being the passenger She does quite well by the way. She hasnt got the nerve up for the sportster yet.I can hardly wait

[thumper]

my girlfriend has scared the hell out of me before now- it can be quite different in the passneger seat - if you want to really scare yourself sit in the observer seat and then get her to floor it