Slow to no reverse speed

[Widedomain]

Hi all! My 95 Speedster has been a blast this summer. I bought it used from a guy that was very meticulous with his maintenance.

I am new to the jet boat thing. I am having issues with the reverse with this boat. When I shift the lever to reverse, the gate drops a little further down from the neutral position and is at the stops. In the water, it feels like I am still in neutral. The engines rev but I don't move backwards hardly at all.

Is this normal? Its almost like having no reverse on this boat.

Any ideas on what I should be checking?

David

 

[Dr Honda]

Normal. Don't worry about it:cheers:

 

[Widedomain]

Thanks. I thought I had a problem. Last week was the first time I really wanted to use reverse while docking. I overshot.

I have been pushing back from the trailer when putting it in the water and then turn the boat 180 degrees. Never used reverse!

David

 

[kustomkarl]

You should always check it before you leave the dock...so you know it works.

Karl

 

[Dr Honda]

Yup… just make sure your gate is going down.

When leaving a dock... I can throttle it hard… and it just crawls in reverse. BUT… if you throw it in reverse while going 35mph forward… it works well!!!! (get’s every one wet):rofl:

 

[suprajake]

I also am new to jet boats, and the reverse got me too the first time. I put it in reverse and was hardly going anywhere, and if I'm not mistaken, the steering is opposite with it too. Or maybe it's one too many before I hit the water...






For the record, I can't drink, I'm allergic to alcohol. Just wanted to throw that in there for anyone who thought I'm drinking and boating.