WaveEater Water Spout Eliminator valve

I installed this on my 2008 vx cruiser that didn't have a reverse bucket, and it was easy. So when I was faced with installing this shut off on our 2025 vx cruiser HO, with a reverse bucket, I was worried that there wouldn't be enough room. But there was! I cut the tubing where it goes high towards the ceiling and I didn't cut again to remove some tubing, I only cut once. I positioned the shut off handle to be high and away from reverse bucket, and its perfect, the reverse bucket comes close to touching the shut off, but it doesn't. Sooo much better while pulling a tuber or skier, the water doesn't get the riders. Also, disconnecting the reverse bucket so it drops down freely during this work was easy, I watched a YouTube video to accomplish this but I never disconnected the spring on the right, only the control cable on the left. Hope this helps.

Easy to install, seems to be holding up well

Fits and works well on a 2025 Yamaha FX. Stayed closed through rough waves and no water at all came out while doing 60+ mph.

I didn't want the Waverunner spout blowing water onto me on windy days, so I decided to add this valve. Nicer than just removing the hose entirely or plugging it up as you can always switch it on or off anytime you like. Key Points/instructions: - Disconnect the bucket and put it in the downward position, simple to do, instructions in the Yamaha owners manual. - Determine best position to install the valve without it interfering with the bucket in the closed position. Move the bucket up and down and determine where the valve needs to be, can vary from model and year. - Then remove the spout hose, 1/4" socket or flat-head screwdriver to loosen the factory hose clamps. - Once removed, use a pair of household scissors to cut the hose to install the valve where you determined the best position to install. Instructions stated 1" from front of hose, but on my particular year/model, 2" was ideal to avoid the bucket causing interferences when closed. - The kit comes with a pair of hose clamps to secure the valve, just note their position, you may need to adjust their angle to avoid interfering with the opening and closing of the valve. - Reinstall the completed hose and valve, tighten the factory hose clamps, then check fitment with the bucket in the closed position, making sure it doesn't interfere or make contact. Mine clears by a few millimeters, which is fine, even if they touch slightly no problem, you just don't want it preventing proper movement of the bucket otherwise you may get an error warning on your gauge screen. Overall, very happy with this valve and definitely recommend!

This product is great for getting rid or reducing that annoying water spout at the stern of your WaveRunner. It comes with all necessary parts and fits exactly right. But be careful on where you mount it as it can get in the way of your reverse mechanism. You can use the stopcock to eliminate the rooster tail or reduce it...your choice. It is overpriced; you can pick up similar products at your hardware store for half the price, but buying this product eliminates any guesswork in buying the wrong parts. It is worth the extra money in my opinion.

I tried this out on a 2001 GP 800R and it was super easy. My 2007 FX HO came used with the hose missing, so I picked up some hose and added another. Both work flawlessly. There are a lot of non-politically correct names for the water spray that Yamaha has the Waverunners make. I suppose it helps with visibility under certain conditions, but it also is a nuisance at times. This allows me to turn them off when pulling a tube, around the dock or hauling a cooler on the rear deck. It also allows me to turn it on when the kids are riding. In essence I think it enhances the usefulness of the visibility spout, while allowing for it to be shut off at times. I also think that having the valve in lieu of a cap or just pulling the hose preserves the value of the watercraft. Definitely worth the $15 and 15 minutes of work.

Worked perfectly to eliminate the Yamaha water spout on an 2023 VX. Installation was simple as described. Rubber hose fits tightly as one would expect. Would buy again

Shut off is very well made and was easy to install. Found a YouTube video how to disconnect the reverse gate for a Yamaha waverunner but it's super easy.