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Gnarly Dancer 42 360 flip
Joined: 21 May 2007 Posts: 5121 City: kalamazoo
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Posted: Jan 14, 2016 8:23 pm Post subject: Waverunners and salt water |
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I've been thinking about getting a waverunner to ride on the inter coastal with, but I have no idea what kind of maintenance is required for driving it in salt water.
I read some article and it said you need to flush the engine after every time you drive it, but is that really necessary?
Also I'm planning on keeping it in the water anchored, is that going to destroy it? In which case I might just buy a really cheap one _________________ http://www.stickandflick.com
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deepcove Backside 180
Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 526 City: Vancouver
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Posted: Jan 14, 2016 11:27 pm Post subject: |
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Flush, flush, flush and did I mention flush?? Actually if you have closed cooling the salt does not enter the block and you are really just flushing your exhaust system and exchanger. As you are in a corrosive environment you should regularly spray down your engine with anti corrosive spray, or WD40 works fine. When I had a seedoo I ran it in salt water. I launched and pulled out after every ride followed by a complete wash and flush. Do not under estimate what salt and brackish water will do, even the salty air will add to the corrosion.
If you have a non galvanized trailer make sure you rinse immediately after pulling it out of the salt. Corrosion sets in when the air makes contact with the metal that has been in salt water. _________________ Bindings? We don't need no freaking bindings.... |
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jdarr Frontside 180
Joined: 07 Nov 2011 Posts: 422 City: Bradenton
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Posted: Jan 15, 2016 10:49 am Post subject: |
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^^^^What he said!!! |
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dirtyohioriver22 Backside 180
Joined: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 1705 City: cincy
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Posted: Jan 17, 2016 1:18 am Post subject: |
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I wish i had a sea doo,,,,, one day,,, either that or having a small pond in my future dream house with a small cable set up,....,, sea doo sounds more practical and fun _________________ I heart wakeskating. one day we will reunite for a daily morning glass sesh,,, one day..... |
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