2022 - 2 Year Review of my 2020 Yamaha WaveRunner FX HO Cruiser - Cost of Ownership of a Jet Ski!

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!

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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

Baseball hat by Connie Taylor!

Emergency Go Bag
- Air Horn: Walmart or Amazon

[pwcfriendly]

Most helpful review video for FX cruiser, on the WWW

[Mad-i]

Finally someone who speaks the truth on all aspects of ownership. I do enjoy seeing what PWC owners have in there arsenal. What equipment they have in there PWC.

[Gius_]

Wow, this was by far the coolest video I’ve watched from personal insight of ownership

[SoberBangBangVeteran]

Just called him and let him know I found him because of you. Definitely getting ready to order Gator glide.

[edwardramos]

The trailer part helped me. I also like hearing insurance cost and service intervals.

[glennv]

Great video! Thank you for making it. I love the Yamaha and especially like the FXHO. I totally agree with your avg speed/rpms can cruise just fine resulting in good fuel economy. Can Am on land and FXHO on land perfect machines for old guys that value comfort over speed.

[Jd-ppfx]

I have a 2020 VX. So far no issues at 145 hours. Same as you I had to replace the battery. I do my own services so I do save on maintenance. Enjoy all your videos.

[maxflight]

182 hours ! Wow, I can ski year round ( Algarve Portugal ) but that’s a great amount of fun. Well done sir 👍🏻

[stevesula]

Great update. Getting an honest review from an end user is invaluable when it comes to making an informed decision. The cost of ownership was also good to know.

[Trader_Dave]

Thanks for making this review. I watched it before I bought my FX's this year. Seeing you ride and hearing this helped me decide to buy my own. I look forward to bumping into you on the water one day.

[jnasjr]

Great video for somebody who is thinking to buy his first ski. Nice!!!!
One day we meet on the water!!!

[jameswells]

Hi bob. I’ve had my FX HO 2021 now for about 4 months, and absolutely love it, so economical on fuel, very good in the chop, comfortable, I just wish I had of got it a little earlier than I did 🤷‍♂️great content bob keep it coming👍🏻🇦🇺

[shingnosis]

I have the same ski and use it for the same purpose, long-distance riding. I'm not a speed freak but I like to explore and find new nooks and crannies. I typically cruise around 5500-6000 rpm, I find the engine and ski is really happy there. I don't notice any big difference in gas mileage going 35 or 45 mph, it's more about how rough the water is and what I feel like.

[andypalm]

This is very helpful, as I'm considering Yamaha touring class units for next year. I'm a 30 year PWC service tech. That doesn't mean we know "everything " lol I appreciate the costing out of ownership, and there's always something that can be learned in real world use. So thanks for this!

[jimbrenchley]

Looks like one of your best viewed videos. Hopefully this will help grow the channel. This is by far the best channel for jet ski content. You must have some smart subscribers that suggested this review!! lol

[thefishrustler]

$2, 000 for a fiberglass repair? Yikes. I can get a small Panga built down here for that. 😮 Great video by the way, with a ton of info I’ve been looking for!

[maxflight]

You seem like a nice guy, thanks for posting. I think the tow valve and the spray valve are good additions

[msteele]

He gets out every love him lol. I am thinking about making the plunge, but, in Indiana and the great lakes....our time is so limited!

[arachnofan]

Docks have beat mine to death. The dock where I go is taller than the ski. I really have a hard time even with my bumpers. Fast moving river is rough lol. Great video.

[codyelliott]

A real review! Awesome!! Have the sea doo wake pro 230 and I use my trusted dealer as well. To many things to go through in case a single thing goes wrong! Awesome video!