Thrust Vector - Anyone using them?

[tomfoolery]

I see Yamaha guys using these..... Found them on line for Glastron.
Has anyone tried them.
I have no problem docking etc but an interested for when someone else drives the boat..... wanna make it easier!

https://jetboatpilot.com/index.php?id_product=315&controller=product

 

[Trm1765]

Yes. Can't really tell you the difference without them though because I put them on before the boat was ever in the water so I have never been without them. Logic tells me that 4 rudders in the water is better than none.

 

[LTM1964]

It looks like the Glastron uses the same wide reverse bucket that Sea Doo boats had. I had a Sea Doo for five years and did not have any complaints about the low speed maneuverability. I bought a Yamaha this year and immediately noticed that the tiny reverse bucket was not nearly as responsive as the Sea Doo so I installed Thrust Vectors. I don't think I would need Thrust Vectors with the Glastron.

 

[Scarabski]

I put them on this morning, I can't wait to try them out.

 

[njmr2fan]

They were a huge improvement for us, Im a believer.

 

[Cs419]

@Scarabski how did they help?

 

[Scarabski]

They were an improvement, still not as good as a propped boat. But better

 

[DJMattyT]

I like the fact that noone else can drive my boat!

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

you may want to try this, http://www.cobrajetsteering.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=118&Itemid=84
just the correct amount of assistance, simple and inexpensive, works on both single and twin engine applications. Operates between the nozzle and the reverse buckets .

 

[DieselCamel]

I see Yamaha guys using these..... Found them on line for Glastron.
Has anyone tried them.
I have no problem docking etc but an interested for when someone else drives the boat..... wanna make it easier!

https://jetboatpilot.com/index.php?id_product=315&controller=product

i have them on my sea doo. you can tell a little difference with them. Defiantly reacts faster when you turn the wheel at low speeds.

 

[Bry-n-Jess-165/HOI]

They were an improvement, still not as good as a propped boat. But better

So, at Low idle speed forward you have less of a struggle to keep a straight line ?
What other benefits have you noticed ?

 

[DieselCamel]

So, at Low idle speed forward you have less of a struggle to keep a straight line ?
What other benefits have you noticed ?

Slow idle speed is really the only improvement. Ie around the dock or a no wake zone.

 

[Scarabski]

Slow idle speed is really the only improvement. Ie around the dock or a no wake zone.

Right

 

[njmr2fan]

It helps in the place where you could arguably do the most damage to your boat. The docks and retrieving. Some people are pros at docking, and nail it the first time everytime forever. For those of us that want the extra piece of mind of being able to turn when not under power, don't want to risk gouges at the dock, or slightly missing the trailer at retrieval there are fins.