Buying a used 2012 VXR - Cavitation

[mfslacker22]

Hi All,

I am looking at a used VXR 2012. It runs good, the only thing is on hole shot it caviates like crazy. It will bounce off the rev limiter on a hard turn or just at full throttle from a stop. The Ski only has 25 hours on it.

My questions..

1. What are some things that can cause cavitation?

2. How easy is it to reset the hour meter on one of these?

Thanks for the help. BTW tried searching and couldn't get much info on causes other than worn out impeller/wear ring.

[abracadabra]

I just bought a 2013 FX-HO with the same issue. Turns out I need a new ware ring and prop. Got a super deal on it!!!

[abracadabra]

You will also pickup about 3 mph once repaired!!!

[infamous]

Reset the hour meter? Why would you want to do that?

[mfslacker22]

Reset the hour meter? Why would you want to do that?

I want to make sure the person i am
buying it fr didnt do it.

[mfslacker22]

I just bought a 2013 FX-HO with the same issue. Turns out I need a new ware ring and prop. Got a super deal on it!!!

How did you know it needed a new prop?

[abracadabra]

The prop was worn out and bent out of shape...

[mfslacker22]

Hi All,

I am looking at a used VXR 2012. It runs good, the only thing is on hole shot it caviates like crazy. It will bounce off the rev limiter on a hard turn or just at full throttle from a stop. The Ski only has 25 hours on it.

My questions..

1. What are some things that can cause cavitation?

2. How easy is it to reset the hour meter on one of these?

Thanks for the help. BTW tried searching and couldn't get much info on causes other than worn out impeller/wear ring.

Another question

if the cap on the fresh water flush connector is left off, will that cause the hull to fill with water?

[john belton]

Another question
if the cap on the fresh water flush connector is left off, will that cause the hull to fill with water?

YES!!!! snug that little bugger down. 2011 VXR/S there was a recall for cracked nozzles. If the noozle is cracked . . . that will add cavitation and loss of mph. I am not sure if recall applied to the 2012 model year as well. JB

[NickSezz]

Bought mine with a bent prop and had the same problem. Weird part is that I was still able to run 69mph with that prop but it would spin out of the hole.