Thrust Vectors or Cobra Fins?

[squintey]

2 questions...
Do either of these fins reduce top speed?
Any advantage one over the other?

I use to run an LS 2000 and it took lots of hours to master low speed maneuvers. I wonder if I need them in the new boat, 242 L/S?

 

[sysinu]

I've had both, they both do the same thing. According to my wife, TV XL's are prettier. Neither decrease top speed. Both can be configured to flip up and not impede performance through turns.

 

[Speedling]

Omg....
you didn't just go there?

They both do the job. Do your own research and find your personal preference. I KNOW there is more info out there than you can read in a day camparing the two and they both keep updating to better and better designs.
you can't lose!

 

[BigN8]

Holy shit......get your popcorn ready! This is like asking which is better, Republicans or Democrats!

 

[Andy S]

Since you have past experience with jets, I would first see how your boat handles without fins, then make a decision if you need them or not.

As for which brand of fins, both are very good products and both makers provide great support on this forum. Whichever way you go, you can't make a bad choice.

 

[MikeyL]

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[squintey]

Got the popcorn, have to wait till it's 5:00 somewhere for the malted beverage! lol
Thanks for the help, to all. I knew this was a better forum than the "other" one!

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Got the popcorn, have to wait till it's 5:00 somewhere for the malted beverage! lol
Thanks for the help, to all. I knew this was a better forum than the "other" one!

Indeed it is ..... spread the word to the quality members.

 

[scokill]

I haven't seen any need for either. Everyone in our crew has mastered and it really didn't take that long. I drove into narrow set of docks this week end and turned around on axis, it was pretty sweet. Also like nosing in to dock at angle and pivoting the boat around gently to where you just drive out straight.

 

[Andy S]

Here is a video that shows how these boats handle and the boat in the video doesn't have fins. The one big thing this video doesn't cover is handling under windy conditions which fins won't help with either.

 

[MikeyL]

Got the popcorn, have to wait till it's 5:00 somewhere for the malted beverage! lol
Thanks for the help, to all. I knew this was a better forum than the "other" one!

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[biglar155]

I put on TVXL's after the wife refused to even TRY driving the boat anymore. (I felt I was doing fine without them.)

They really do help. They let you be a little bit more "lazy" at the wheel at slow speeds. Most importantly, she is willing to drive the boat now.

Having been an "I don't need 'em" guy, I'm converted. Get some kind of fins. You'll appreciate the difference.

(I can't speak for the Cobras - I have no experience with them and therefore won't be voting.)

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Biggest benefit I saw from the addition of the Cobra Ultimates is the improved straight line tracking at slow speeds. No more driving like a drunk sailor and you can let go of the wheel now without immediately turning off course.

 

[Bruce]

If you are going to add fins you want either manufacturer's largest size for any boat newer than a LX210. The original fin designs worked well for the LX210, LS2000 and Exciters but are too small for the current models.

 

[john94si]

DO the new 24ft 2015's with the standard keel benefit or even allow extra fins to be added?
http://www.boattest.com/images-gallery/photos/yamaha_242limiteds_2015_dihedralkeel.jpg

 

[Andy S]

DO the new 24ft 2015's with the standard keel benefit or even allow extra fins to be added?
http://www.boattest.com/images-gallery/photos/yamaha_242limiteds_2015_dihedralkeel.jpg

Jetboatpilot has a set of Thrust Vector XL's that will fit the 2015 24's

 

[Bruce]

DO the new 24ft 2015's with the standard keel benefit or even allow extra fins to be added?
http://www.boattest.com/images-gallery/photos/yamaha_242limiteds_2015_dihedralkeel.jpg

@JetBoatPilot says yes.

I don't see how the single rudder could move as much water as four fins.

 

[OperationROL]

What kind of popcorn do you prefer? Buttered, Cheese, Caramel? Wait for it, Wait for it.................

 

[john94si]

OK i will order the thrust vectors now. Now mats.. if i get the JBP mat does it match the swim platform?

 

[Bruce]

OK i will order the thrust vectors now. Now mats.. if i get the JBP mat does it match the swim platform?

Are you buying a 2014 or 2015? @JetBoatPilot can match the factory material.