I appreciate the info, that was my question. I just bought a new ski and I live in the Midwest, so I am becoming familiar with running water craft in saltwater. Im going to Florida for a week and didnt know if I could leave my ski on the water and wash it before I leave or should I flush it daily. I see you cant play around with this at all so I will flush after every run.
Well looks like my son just did this to our new ski. He had the hose running, ski would not start, was messing with the battery for a while. Gave up. Removed hose. 2 weeks later we take a look. Won't turn over. Replace starter solenoid. Still just a click. I reviewed with him what he did and experienced. We pull plugs and sure enough full of water. Sucked it all out. New plugs almost started for a second. Pulled plugs again. I push on the pistons and the back one moves down like 2 inches. Oh oh. Remover cover to spin motor from shaft. Front and middle piston go up and down, rear does not. Flm. Just spend 12 gs on this thing. Now motor needs rebuilt.
I’ve had a Yamaha 212x boat since 2017. I’ve always followed the Engine On Water On Water OFF Engine OFF They really hammered that in me when I bought it. And it also says that in the service manual. However, before my new boat, I had a 23 year old Sugar Sand Jet boat with a Mercury 6cyl 2 stroke sport jet… and I always put the water on first and turned the water off last, and I never had any issue. I wonder if the design was totally different or if I really was risking it, I never knew ? All I know is I don’t risk it on the new boat, especially since I was informed from the start.
Good video. thanks. QUESTION: DO YOU EVER RINSE THE INSIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT? and how often do you change your anode? and how often do you grease your hubs? thanks
I do it very similar except I start by spraying the ski/trailer first and then flush the engine that way I'm letting the salt away work on the ski/trailer while flushing.... I use a foamer dispenser for the ski/trailer and then switch to what you use for the engine flush...
the best way to flush yer toilet////er i mean ski is to take it to a freshwater boat ramp and ride it in freshwater after the salt ride....even yer trailer gets a good dip
One secret, the best way to clean, de-salt and lubricate the engine cooling system and Water Pump Impeller is to use a mixture of antifreeze coolant with water. The system you use is fantastic, it's just that it's better and cheaper antifreeze coolant.
Per accident, I turned off the engine, while the flesh hose was still pumping a little bit. I immediately stopped the pump and start the engine again, and put some small throttle. Later on the engine still started like nothing was wrong. What do you think? Would it immediately affect the engine if something went wrong?
Do you rinse the salt away out with freshwater after flushing it with salt away? Or rinse off the salt away on the outside with freshwater too, or do u just leave the salt away alone?
Hey man, I like your videos. Thank you for what you do. I have a question for you. I just bought a GP SVHO 2024 and took it to the beach yesterday. It was my first run, and I'm new to all this. I bought Salt-Away, like you mentioned in your videos, but when I went to flush it, it didn't fit. Now, the issue is that Amazon will take 3-5 days to deliver the flex hose. Do you think it will be safe to wait until the flex hose arrives, or do you have any other recommendations? Is there someone who sells a different adapter that I could use until I get my hose?
Check your local powersports dealers they should have some, if not just flush with water with the attachment that came with the ski. You shouldn’t have any issues until the new parts come in
What is the recommended flush time for the waverunner? I have seen people say you need to do it for 10-20 minutes and others say 5-10? First time owner and would like to keep it in good condition.
Probably flushing the supercharger port. I don't think u need the engine running for the supercharger flush. But they better have the engine on when flushing the engine
If your from another state visiting say Florida would it hurt the Jet drive to go 3 or 4 days without flushing have no clue where I could flush one when from out of state
Salt Away is a great product. Flushing after every ocean run is a must! I use it even after fresh water runs out of habit.
Same! I always use it no matter what.
I appreciate the info, that was my question. I just bought a new ski and I live in the Midwest, so I am becoming familiar with running water craft in saltwater. Im going to Florida for a week and didnt know if I could leave my ski on the water and wash it before I leave or should I flush it daily. I see you cant play around with this at all so I will flush after every run.
@@jhill6033 I make sure to always flush and wash after every salt water run. It's a must!
Salt away doesn’t work
@@zd-motion6688 it works if you’re an idiot with money to waste on pointless products that do fuck all
Well looks like my son just did this to our new ski. He had the hose running, ski would not start, was messing with the battery for a while. Gave up. Removed hose. 2 weeks later we take a look. Won't turn over. Replace starter solenoid. Still just a click. I reviewed with him what he did and experienced. We pull plugs and sure enough full of water. Sucked it all out. New plugs almost started for a second. Pulled plugs again. I push on the pistons and the back one moves down like 2 inches. Oh oh. Remover cover to spin motor from shaft. Front and middle piston go up and down, rear does not. Flm. Just spend 12 gs on this thing. Now motor needs rebuilt.
Dang hate to hear that, hope you get it running again!
I’ve had a Yamaha 212x boat since 2017. I’ve always followed the Engine On
Water On
Water OFF
Engine OFF
They really hammered that in me when I bought it. And it also says that in the service manual.
However, before my new boat, I had a 23 year old Sugar Sand Jet boat with a Mercury 6cyl 2 stroke sport jet… and I always put the water on first and turned the water off last, and I never had any issue. I wonder if the design was totally different or if I really was risking it, I never knew ? All I know is I don’t risk it on the new boat, especially since I was informed from the start.
We use this as well....great tip and overview video!!! Order of operations matters!
I would check the pump strainer
Good video. thanks. QUESTION: DO YOU EVER RINSE THE INSIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT? and how often do you change your anode? and how often do you grease your hubs? thanks
I usually don’t have issues with anodes, and I grease hubs maybe 2 times a year
I do it very similar except I start by spraying the ski/trailer first and then flush the engine that way I'm letting the salt away work on the ski/trailer while flushing.... I use a foamer dispenser for the ski/trailer and then switch to what you use for the engine flush...
Good idea!
the best way to flush yer toilet////er i mean ski is to take it to a freshwater boat ramp and ride it in freshwater after the salt ride....even yer trailer gets a good dip
I hear just run hot water. Salt away does nothing. Just like camper trailers. Septics system stop using additives. From good sources
Eu faço a mesma coisa sempre. Saiu da água doce e vou para o lago que fica dentro do meu condomínio. Fico por 15 minutos e volto para casa tranquilo.
Shoutout to Pensacola! Local here as well. Looking to get my own ski soon
@@BimmerCam22 let me know when you get a ski!
@@Watercraftshack will do! I’m pretty handy with a wrench so I’d love to find one 2005+ that runs but needs a little work
One secret, the best way to clean, de-salt and lubricate the engine cooling system and Water Pump Impeller is to use a mixture of antifreeze coolant with water. The system you use is fantastic, it's just that it's better and cheaper antifreeze coolant.
You don’t really want to introduce anti-freeze into the environment.
If someone in the harbor sees you letting coolant into the water or onto the harbor floor, they will skin you alive.
Marine and R.V. antifreeze is non toxic, different formula than automotive type.
But coolant doesn't remove sea salt mate...it can help to prevent rust. U need salt away to flush out the engine
With the understanding that anti-freeze is poisonous to animals and humans.
Per accident, I turned off the engine, while the flesh hose was still pumping a little bit. I immediately stopped the pump and start the engine again, and put some small throttle. Later on the engine still started like nothing was wrong. What do you think? Would it immediately affect the engine if something went wrong?
no it should be fine if it was just for a little while. really only causes damages if left on
Can you please link the exact hose attachment you have
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Do you rinse the salt away out with freshwater after flushing it with salt away? Or rinse off the salt away on the outside with freshwater too, or do u just leave the salt away alone?
I've seen some leave it and some rinse it out afterwards
Hey man, I like your videos. Thank you for what you do. I have a question for you. I just bought a GP SVHO 2024 and took it to the beach yesterday. It was my first run, and I'm new to all this. I bought Salt-Away, like you mentioned in your videos, but when I went to flush it, it didn't fit. Now, the issue is that Amazon will take 3-5 days to deliver the flex hose. Do you think it will be safe to wait until the flex hose arrives, or do you have any other recommendations? Is there someone who sells a different adapter that I could use until I get my hose?
Check your local powersports dealers they should have some, if not just flush with water with the attachment that came with the ski. You shouldn’t have any issues until the new parts come in
Appreciate you, man. Thank you.
Can you show and tell me exactly where you plug the hose into
Every jet ski is different
What is the recommended flush time for the waverunner? I have seen people say you need to do it for 10-20 minutes and others say 5-10? First time owner and would like to keep it in good condition.
5 minutes is plenty
3 Minutes
I do 5-8 minutes after a saltwater day
you a****** I did exactly what you said and my engine is full of water inside
Can a jet ski be flushed/cleaned in reverse
I assume this works for the jet boats as well? Sorry for the stupid question.
What engine does your jet boat have ? But yes it should be the same process
@@Watercraftshack Yamaha ar190. 1.9L
@@itr0863 yea that should be the same
Carry a plastic inlet hose clamp too in case you have to be towed.
@@mustangracer5124 I carry one all the time! I’ve never had to use it yet. maybe I should make a video showing people how to use it
Where do you get that light blue hose extension on the end of the salt away mixer? Can you send me a link of what that is if It's recommended to have?
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How did u get your decal off the glove box ????
Heat gun or hair drier works great took off all mine
Mine overheated i panicked with water on shut it off only 2 sec will it be okay it fired back up??
@@michaelstanton556 yea you should be fine
@@Watercraftshack ty
Is seadoo different? I see those folks running water without engine on.
It doesn’t do anything do not listen to random people in the internet some times it’s BS
Probably flushing the supercharger port. I don't think u need the engine running for the supercharger flush. But they better have the engine on when flushing the engine
2023 gp 1800 r H.O ? I have this exact ski
Does the little extension hose in blue come with the kit?
It does not
@@Watercraftshack Can you please give me a link to the exact hose attachment you have
@@ThatLIGuy2002 a.co/d/eF7Jidc
You can find a short hose like that at any Wal-Mart in the R.V. section.
What a horrible design
Mobile al. Here I ride at dog river park gonna trip ro pcola soon
@@dadadadad7787 make sure you check out sand island
@@Watercraftshack ok will do.. have u ever rode down in mobile al bay. I just got my ski month half ago
Sand went to my jetaky what I don
If your from another state visiting say Florida would it hurt the Jet drive to go 3 or 4 days without flushing have no clue where I could flush one when from out of state
rust can develop quick i wouldnt risk it
Don't you think salt away is just some glorified soap?
Better solution to this problem is Closed loop SeaDoo
Yamaha will still out last the seadoo tho
More problems when you're dealing with cooling issues
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