New to Boating/Jetboating and Have a lot of questions

[Hoky7576]

I just purchased a 2014 Yamaha AR210. Do you advise keeping the blower on the entire time in the water or turning it off after I start the engine?

 

[Weeb]

Just run it for a minute or so before you start the engine then shut it off.

 

[Gunner]

Sometime if in no wake zone for long periods it sure probably be on.

 

[Hoky7576]

Next question. Should The plug be in or out in the middle storage unit next to the captains chair ? This plug is very different than the drain plug underneath the boat yes?

 

[BigAbe75]

I just purchased a 2014 Yamaha AR210. Do you advise keeping the blower on the entire time in the water or turning it off after I start the engine?

If surfing (high rpm slow speed), we will leave blowers on all the time. There have been occasions when 1 engine will be hard to start during surf sessions. I believe general consensus is that blowers on = cooler engine = less trouble with that issue.

If zipping around at cruising speed, I usually turn them off, too.

 

[WilCo]

I run my blower before startup and while operating below planing speed.

 

[Hoky7576]

If surfing (high rpm slow speed), we will leave blowers on all the time. There have been occasions when 1 engine will be hard to start during surf sessions. I believe general consensus is that blowers on = cooler engine = less trouble with that issue.

If zipping around at cruising speed, I usually turn them off, too.

Thank you vm! Next question. Should The plug be in or out in the middle storage unit next to the captains chair ? This plug is very different than the drain plug underneath the boat yes?

 

[Gunner]

I leave all plugs in, but this topic is open to great debate. I only open that plug and engine compartment plug if giving the inside a good cleaning.

 

[Hoky7576]

Thank you! Is there an art to opening up the engine and getting to top speed ?