Thanks. Another great video. Being a medium/heavy truck mechanic and previous outboard mechanic (two stroke), I enjoy watching your repair videos. I have been a PWC owner since 1990.
Forgot to mention something important ,ask for a test drive if possible cause jetskies can be sound good outside of the water but can be not running properly when on water just a friendly advice.
Yes, that's always the best way to go. I wonder how many people actually do a test ride before purchasing a used PWC. That would be a good survey question that I may put out there. Thanks for your comment.
I own a 04 Honda Aquatrax R12 non turbo 4 stroke, Great machine goes close to 60 mph. For about 2 years now. Hardly any maintenance I have to put into it. I Picked up a clean 97 GTS purple and white seadoo 2 stroke with double trailer for 500$ at the end of April of this year. It has nearly new, clean engine. No stains on the gas or oil tanks. 150/148 psi. Sounds great when firing. Too Good of a deal Couldn't pass it up.
Can you still get parts for your Honda? Sounds like a great machine. We ride Honda motorcycles and we love them. Too bad they stopped making PWCs. We also loved our old 2 strokes, but started to get lots of mechanical issues. We could repair them, but their breakdowns started interfering with our enjoyment so we got rid of them. Glad to hear you have mechanical skills to deal with it. Good luck!
Yeah I can still get parts. I have a Honda motorcycle dealer here in Huntington Beach CA that still has oem parts for it. I took it in for the fuel tank recall about a year ago. The mechanic that worked on my recall asked where I bought it from. Said the engine was like new in great condition. He works on them all the time. He didn't even try to sell me something I didn't need lol. You know how they do it at dealers. I told him I bought it on offer-up app for $3300 including trailer. He said i got a good deal for the condition that is in. I sold the trailer for $450 this year, after it got a paint job. Then put the Honda on the double trailer next to Seadoo that i picked up for 500$
Great video for someone who is looking to buy a PwC may I mentioned that on the seadoos you should also check the carbon seal make sure that it is not worn out and it is wearing correctly and on all makes of pwc make sure the steering is not tight if it is it could be broken wires in the steering cable.
Thanks for the tips. The carbon seal can be tough to check properly, though. We figure if it hasn't been changed within 250 hours, it will probably need changing soon. It's a tough job getting that C-clip off, though!
Best way like I did , got to seller home, took the jetski to the water and started, and run on the water and check how it handle and speed, passed the test, I paid the seller and wow I have been using it all summer like crazy this jet ski it is in excellent condition for $950 no complaint at all.
Great video thank you, I just inspected one yesterday but didnt do over half of these checks. He ran it up but I don't know how it's supposed to sound compared to if something may be wrong.
They all sound a bit tinny and rattly when the run out of water, so it’s tough. It’s important that it’s clean inside and out, without a lot of scratches and marks on the hull. The outward appearance is often a good indicator of how it’s been maintained. Good luck.
@@3ftDeepChannel He had to have meant the words on the screen throughout the video because I had to backup and pause a few times to read it. They went away to quick for my shitty eyes. Haha!!
Thanks for the kind words. 2002 is quite an old machine. It may be in great shape, but I wouldn’t trust it. There is a lot that can go wrong with those older boats, especially electrical wiring that can cause endless frustration. I’d pay a bit more $$ and get something newer; preferably a machine that’s been taken care of and is 15 years old (or newer). We tend to stay away from anything more than 10 years old. It can be very dangerous to get stranded in the middle of a lake (or ocean), especially when the wind picks up. Good luck!
I watch this channel a lot and I know you have quite a bit of seadoo knowledge. Maybe you can give your opinion on this. I am thinking of buying a rxpx 260 what do you think about that ski? Any common problems with the 260 models?
In my opinion it's one of the finest looking PWC machines ever made. Very similar to the 300 models, but in the 300 models there were a few upgrades (including the supercharger). Some had leaking intercooler issues, which let water into the engine, so check that the engine oil is clean. The supercharger on those (pre- 2016) models requires rebuild every 150 to 200 hours, depending on who you ask. You should also check out the forums on Greenhulk.net, as it's a fantastic forum where people post their issues. Good luck!
I recently bought one, the gauges dont work, the storage wont stay up there are some rips, i should have watched this video earlier, do you know how i can fix the storage?
We don't have this machine anymore, but I don't think the storage lid would stay up on that one, either. Some of the older ones were made that way, so I'm not sure what you can do about it if the steering column is in the way.
That’s a tough one. Any machine that’s that cheap, is either very old but has issues. I would stick to getting one that is 10 years old or newer but you’ll probably pay more than $2,000. You’ll probably want a GTI model. Good luck!
They all have the same, very good reliability. It really boils down to which one you like the look of. As long as the machine is well-maintained, the engine should be able to run for over 2,000 hours (I've just confirmed this with a rental company). On average, I'd expect to see 20 to 40 hours per year put on a machine (except in warm places like coastal Florida, etc.). If it isn't maintained though, be very wary as they can have very serious issues in
Hi thank you a lot for this thorough video guide. I love jet skis but never own one. I want to know how the mileage works on it. Like what is the worst amount of hours? Hope to find an answer
It depends on what kind of machine you buy. We just tore apart a well-maintained GTI 130 with 900 hours on it and it was in perfect condition. An abused, supercharged model may only get to 100 hours before imploding, though. If it’s your first machine, I’d stick to a non-supercharged model (i.e. 170 HP or lower). Good luck.
YES! I do a Pre mix!!!! Meanwhile, I changed both the Start/Stop Box and Starter Solenoid and check led the fuse all new! The starter will engage and turn the motor over when I jump to two poles on the solenoid but I still don't have any power going up to my start switch could this be a bad CDI?
So there’s a jet ski that works for sale $750. He doesn’t have title, but bill of sale. Here in TX it’s a long process to get that transfer figured out. Do you think it’s a great idea or not? Would like to hear your opinion. Thanks!
Where we live, it would be a big problem getting it licensed for the water. Also, you didn’t mention what year the machine is, but up here $750 will only get you a pile of junk. I’m sure it’s the same in Texas ...you get what you pay for. Good luck!
I got a ? What abput the kawi stand up style ski? Are the good the older or newer ones whats the best thing to get between $3k and $4k ? As long as good shape. I will probably be riding alot during the summer and live in maine so we have a winter. But im not looking to do alot of maint and wnat gokd performance .so by sounds stay away from super chargers and all that. But what would be a good ski max $4k tgat easy to deal with good quality 4 stoke ?
Sorry, but we don’t have any experience with those machines, only PWCs. I would personally only go with 4 stroke machines that are less than 10 years old. If you want to simplify your maintenance, avoid superchargers and intercoolers. Maybe a Sea-Doo GTI 155. Good luck!
just purchased (2) 2002 Seadoo 4-tec's both clusters are out and needles not moving. Not sure if the clusters are even plugged in. Both run but as I put lanyard on two short beeps one long and run fine. Could the non working clusters create the 2 short beeps one long? One after running for a while runs slower as if the begginer key is on. If I pull the lanyard and put it back on its runs fine again, but as I slow down or come to a stop the same thing happens. Any ideas why this is happening?
The place to start troubleshooting the issues is to get the gauges working. Hopefully it's just a connector, as the gauges themselves are very expensive. Once you get them working you can see what error codes are being displayed. A CanDoo Pro may be able to get you the error codes before fixing the gauges, but they're USD$400, so I'd work on fixing the gauges, first. Good luck!
I want to buy a 2016 SEADOO RXPX 300. Looks like brand new with 29 hours on it. The seller wants $11,000? He's keeping the trailer. I've looked around, it seems like a good price. What do you think?
That’s what I would expect for a machine that age. Check it out thoroughly anyway before you buy it, as you never know how it was maintained. Good luck!
hello , one question, when i start jetski i hear sound from impeller i think , sounds like rattling, in water everything's good . its normal sounds? i hear on my friends jetski to . sorry for my bad english , great video !
No matter how long I own these things, that rattle always unnerves me. I don't blame you for thinking there may be something wrong. Nevertheless, check your pump periodically to make sure not water is getting in there. If the grease starts turning greyish, you'll need to deal with it. May not happen for many years, though. Good luck.
Good point. We've never done it out in the field, but it doesn't hurt. It's not really a common problem with those machines; usually other symptoms give away a bad PWC. Thanks for your comment.
@@3ftDeepChannel every ski ive ever bought, always done a compression test when viewing. Only takes a cylinder to be down and wouldn't affect when viewing. But certainly could few months down the line
I have the same jet ski as in the video with a 104 hours on it should I rebuilt the supercharger. Or do you know a certain amount of hours it should have when it has to be rebuilt
If you have a supercharged 2007 or earlier machine and the supercharger has not been rebuilt, don’t run the engine again until it is rebuilt! Good luck.
Do you have a video or a link to something to explain how to change the reverse cable on a 2007 Rxp 215.The last day I took it out this year the reverse lever does not engage if I put it in reverse manually and push the lever down it comes out of reverse but when I pulled up and does not go into reverse
does the coolant on newer seadoos need to be a seadoo coolant (i havent seen one) or can I use the same orange coolant that I use for my ford f150. THANKS
You can use automotive coolant on your Sea-Doo, just check your owners manual first to make sure you are using the proper one for your model. Good luck.
Went to look at one today it was in good condition but when starting up had white smoke coming, was a crazy amount but it def had white smoke coming, is that a concern?
Could be a blown head gasket and coolant getting into the combustion system. I would stay away from it if they don’t have a good excuse for it, like they just fogged the engine.
Hello i want to buy used trixx 2018 but he doesn’t used since yeah and half its only 63 hrs and only need battery but its ok if i check it on some trusted company i tried with him to check and use it on the sea before buy but he couldn’t do it
If you’ve got someone you trust to look it over in detail then that is a very good idea. Make sure the owner has all the service records and review them before you buy it. Good luck!
I wouldn’t say that. In the olden days (i.e. before the world went crazy), you could save a lot of money by buying a used machine. Maybe those days will return.
I disagree, do your research and buy one from someone who knows what they are talking about. It’s the same as buying a used car, how detailed is the description? Buy from someone who put effort into the listing and really loved the machine
Yes. Always start the engine before connecting the water, and then remove the water supply just before shutting off the engine. That will prevent water from flowing through the exhaust and into the engine.
Yes, but the question was if you need to run the engine while the water is running into the exhaust. As you know, if you don’t your engine will fill up with water.
Remember it's not going to be perfect, it's used. Most likely 1/3rd the price of a new one or less. Get to know a local reliable mechanic. They are hard to come by, or learn to wrench yourself. That's even better, save thousands.
It really depends. It's about US$400 for parts, plus labor. To remove and install (with the proper tools) I'd budget about 1.25 hour at $125 per hour. Also add about 1.75 hours to rebuild, so say about 3 hours total. So, about another US$375 for labor for a total of about $800 plus taxes. There are, however, online services like Greenhulk.net where you can send them your supercharger and they rebuild it for you and ship it back. Last I checked they charged about US$100 plus parts, but it's been a while for us. You can also check out PWCMuscle.com, as they also have a service for about US$545 (parts, labor and shipping included). Good luck.
Never buy a jet ski with a super charger or turbo they go out usually around 100 To 150 hours and cost about a $1000 to fix. Im on jet ski websites sites daily researching this stuff.
Remember that the jetski forums always talk about the cases where they fail, so they're biased. We always maintain ours and have never had one fail. You're right about maintaining them though. We rebuild them every 150 to 175 hours, and it costs us about $350 USD just in parts. It's a lot cheaper than taking it to the dealer, though. That's also why we make these videos ...so people can save money and understand their machines better so they can fix them if they have issues. Thanks for your comment.
3ftDeep oh shit I bought a ski last weekend and I don’t no nothing about them and it’s supercharged 89 hours on the clock Im starting to get worried if I bought a lemon
@@wtfman1217 Why do you think you bought a lemon? You've got plenty of hours before it'll require a rebuild (unless it's a 2007 or earlier model). What year is your ski?
I'd say that any machine more than 10 years old is bound to have problems (just like a car). If you do buy an older machine to save money, you better know how to wrench! Thanks for your comment.
I believe they fixed the problem sometime in 2008, but if you have a machine from 2008 or earlier and the supercharger hasn’t been rebuilt, I will do so immediately. Also, if it has over 150 hours and hasn’t been rebuilt, it should be done.
You would need to confirm that the supercharger has been rebuilt or expect to do it before putting it on the water. It’s an expensive job. Also, as it’s more than 10 years old, expect occasional repairs that you may need to do yourself (i.e. while on vacation, etc.) so you’ll need to have mechanical skills and tools. Good luck.
Speaking from experience, the ‘90s machines are laying around all over the place …in junkyards. When they became way more expensive to fix than they were worth, we got rid of them. It wasn’t like today when there are worth a fortune because skis are so hard to get hold of. Good luck with your search.
@@3ftDeepChannel the thing about buying and trying to save money is if you buy cheap upfront you save money in the short term but over long-term you spend more in maintenance so you’re really spending more not actually saving money
Sorry, Brayan but the advertisements are the only way we get any $$ from all the work we do to produce these. Even with the advertisements, it would be more lucrative to get a paper route :)
Thanks.
Another great video.
Being a medium/heavy truck mechanic and previous outboard mechanic (two stroke), I enjoy watching your repair videos.
I have been a PWC owner since 1990.
Thanks for your support!
Forgot to mention something important ,ask for a test drive if possible cause jetskies can be sound good outside of the water but can be not running properly when on water just a friendly advice.
Yes, that's always the best way to go. I wonder how many people actually do a test ride before purchasing a used PWC. That would be a good survey question that I may put out there. Thanks for your comment.
3ftDeep It a lot of work to try it out. Just buy the seller, inspect it good and you’ll be fine...
Compression, water lines inside the hull, take an inspection camera to look around under the motor, driveshaft seals and so on.
No one got time for that you retard
@@Darren1122-h9mthen no one has time for money ? you’re the one who sounds like a retard
You need to be a mechanic in order to do a compression test
Why do you say that, Edoardo?
@@3ftDeepChannel how can a casual rider do a compression test????
I own a 04 Honda Aquatrax R12 non turbo 4 stroke, Great machine goes close to 60 mph. For about 2 years now. Hardly any maintenance I have to put into it. I Picked up a clean 97 GTS purple and white seadoo 2 stroke with double trailer for 500$ at the end of April of this year. It has nearly new, clean engine. No stains on the gas or oil tanks. 150/148 psi. Sounds great when firing. Too Good of a deal Couldn't pass it up.
Can you still get parts for your Honda? Sounds like a great machine. We ride Honda motorcycles and we love them. Too bad they stopped making PWCs. We also loved our old 2 strokes, but started to get lots of mechanical issues. We could repair them, but their breakdowns started interfering with our enjoyment so we got rid of them. Glad to hear you have mechanical skills to deal with it. Good luck!
Yeah I can still get parts. I have a Honda motorcycle dealer here in Huntington Beach CA that still has oem parts for it. I took it in for the fuel tank recall about a year ago. The mechanic that worked on my recall asked where I bought it from. Said the engine was like new in great condition. He works on them all the time. He didn't even try to sell me something I didn't need lol. You know how they do it at dealers. I told him I bought it on offer-up app for $3300 including trailer. He said i got a good deal for the condition that is in.
I sold the trailer for $450 this year, after it got a paint job. Then put the Honda on the double trailer next to Seadoo that i picked up for 500$
Great video for someone who is looking to buy a PwC may I mentioned that on the seadoos you should also check the carbon seal make sure that it is not worn out and it is wearing correctly and on all makes of pwc make sure the steering is not tight if it is it could be broken wires in the steering cable.
Thanks for the tips. The carbon seal can be tough to check properly, though. We figure if it hasn't been changed within 250 hours, it will probably need changing soon. It's a tough job getting that C-clip off, though!
@@3ftDeepChannel Yes it is, that c-clip is a pain in the ass. Had to check mine on the first one I had.
Excellent and thorough video. Thank you!
Best way like I did , got to seller home, took the jetski to the water and started, and run on the water and check how it handle and speed, passed the test, I paid the seller and wow I have been using it all summer like crazy this jet ski it is in excellent condition for $950 no complaint at all.
Wow, a well-running PWC for only $950? That’s a miracle! Safe riding!
Great video thank you, I just inspected one yesterday but didnt do over half of these checks. He ran it up but I don't know how it's supposed to sound compared to if something may be wrong.
They all sound a bit tinny and rattly when the run out of water, so it’s tough. It’s important that it’s clean inside and out, without a lot of scratches and marks on the hull. The outward appearance is often a good indicator of how it’s been maintained. Good luck.
Also check age of tires or any signs of spiderweb on sidewalls. the age of the tires are four numbers following the DOT on the sidewall.
Good suggestion, thanks.
Helps thank you I’m planing on buying a 2002 Yamaha waverunner xlt 800
Glad we could help. Good luck to you.
Is that xlt 800 a 2 stroke?
WoW
Probably the most thorough tutorial I've seen.
Helpful tip: Leave your onscreen graphics on a little bit longer...
Thanks! Do you mean the graphics at the end of the video?
@@3ftDeepChannel He had to have meant the words on the screen throughout the video because I had to backup and pause a few times to read it. They went away to quick for my shitty eyes. Haha!!
Thanks!
I got lucky when I got my 1996 SeaDoo XP!! I bought it from the original owner and have most of the maintenance paperwork from the dealership.
When the seller has kept all the maintenance records, that's a very good sign. Safe riding!
Super great information. Thank you !!!
Well done! I'm looking to buy a 2002 GTI. Looks to be in fantastic shape. Anything glaring about this model?
Thanks for the kind words. 2002 is quite an old machine. It may be in great shape, but I wouldn’t trust it. There is a lot that can go wrong with those older boats, especially electrical wiring that can cause endless frustration. I’d pay a bit more $$ and get something newer; preferably a machine that’s been taken care of and is 15 years old (or newer). We tend to stay away from anything more than 10 years old. It can be very dangerous to get stranded in the middle of a lake (or ocean), especially when the wind picks up. Good luck!
I watch this channel a lot and I know you have quite a bit of seadoo knowledge. Maybe you can give your opinion on this. I am thinking of buying a rxpx 260 what do you think about that ski? Any common problems with the 260 models?
In my opinion it's one of the finest looking PWC machines ever made. Very similar to the 300 models, but in the 300 models there were a few upgrades (including the supercharger). Some had leaking intercooler issues, which let water into the engine, so check that the engine oil is clean. The supercharger on those (pre- 2016) models requires rebuild every 150 to 200 hours, depending on who you ask. You should also check out the forums on Greenhulk.net, as it's a fantastic forum where people post their issues. Good luck!
3ftDeep thanks, appreciate the info
Thank you! So helpful.
Thank you just what I needed
Sooo helpful. Thank you!
I recently bought one, the gauges dont work, the storage wont stay up there are some rips, i should have watched this video earlier, do you know how i can fix the storage?
We don't have this machine anymore, but I don't think the storage lid would stay up on that one, either. Some of the older ones were made that way, so I'm not sure what you can do about it if the steering column is in the way.
Supercharger rebuilds are under $390 with parts and labor from a few peoplewith return shipping . Not a big deal anymore
Yes, thanks. We've listed one company under our "supercharger rebuild" video. Can you specify which companies you recommend to viewers?
nothing is better then the a gp1300r that you can just throw around but it also has good power
Do you also ride Sea-Doos?
What’s a good seafood for used under 2k?
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3ftDeep seadoo my bad
I think he wants to know whats the best seadoo for under 2000 buks .
That’s a tough one. Any machine that’s that cheap, is either very old but has issues. I would stick to getting one that is 10 years old or newer but you’ll probably pay more than $2,000. You’ll probably want a GTI model. Good luck!
A nice lobster or crab would be best
Is any brand you would recommend ?
And how many hours is high ?
Thnx!
They all have the same, very good reliability. It really boils down to which one you like the look of. As long as the machine is well-maintained, the engine should be able to run for over 2,000 hours (I've just confirmed this with a rental company). On average, I'd expect to see 20 to 40 hours per year put on a machine (except in warm places like coastal Florida, etc.). If it isn't maintained though, be very wary as they can have very serious issues in
@@3ftDeepChannel thank You !
Hi thank you a lot for this thorough video guide. I love jet skis but never own one. I want to know how the mileage works on it. Like what is the worst amount of hours? Hope to find an answer
It depends on what kind of machine you buy. We just tore apart a well-maintained GTI 130 with 900 hours on it and it was in perfect condition. An abused, supercharged model may only get to 100 hours before imploding, though. If it’s your first machine, I’d stick to a non-supercharged model (i.e. 170 HP or lower). Good luck.
@@3ftDeepChannel Much appreciated 🙏🏿
Thank you!
You're welcome.
I just got a 2004 GTX just like that 18 years old lol
Safe riding. Have fun!
How is it
YES! I do a Pre mix!!!!
Meanwhile, I changed both the Start/Stop Box and Starter Solenoid and check led the fuse all new! The starter will engage and turn the motor over when I jump to two poles on the solenoid but I still don't have any power going up to my start switch could this be a bad CDI?
How old is your battery? What voltage do you have a cross it?
Brand New AGM 12.7 Volts
I'm almost positive It's a bad CDI Box! I've been through the electrical system over a hundred times......no power to the Start/Stop Box!
What year and mode is your machine?
1996 Yamaha Wave Raider 1100
Great video!
Great video
So there’s a jet ski that works for sale $750. He doesn’t have title, but bill of sale. Here in TX it’s a long process to get that transfer figured out. Do you think it’s a great idea or not? Would like to hear your opinion. Thanks!
Where we live, it would be a big problem getting it licensed for the water. Also, you didn’t mention what year the machine is, but up here $750 will only get you a pile of junk. I’m sure it’s the same in Texas ...you get what you pay for. Good luck!
I got a ? What abput the kawi stand up style ski? Are the good the older or newer ones whats the best thing to get between $3k and $4k ? As long as good shape. I will probably be riding alot during the summer and live in maine so we have a winter. But im not looking to do alot of maint and wnat gokd performance .so by sounds stay away from super chargers and all that. But what would be a good ski max $4k tgat easy to deal with good quality 4 stoke ?
Sorry, but we don’t have any experience with those machines, only PWCs. I would personally only go with 4 stroke machines that are less than 10 years old. If you want to simplify your maintenance, avoid superchargers and intercoolers. Maybe a Sea-Doo GTI 155. Good luck!
just purchased (2) 2002 Seadoo 4-tec's both clusters are out and needles not moving. Not sure if the clusters are even plugged in. Both run but as I put lanyard on two short beeps one long and run fine. Could the non working clusters create the 2 short beeps one long? One after running for a while runs slower as if the begginer key is on. If I pull the lanyard and put it back on its runs fine again, but as I slow down or come to a stop the same thing happens. Any ideas why this is happening?
The place to start troubleshooting the issues is to get the gauges working. Hopefully it's just a connector, as the gauges themselves are very expensive. Once you get them working you can see what error codes are being displayed. A CanDoo Pro may be able to get you the error codes before fixing the gauges, but they're USD$400, so I'd work on fixing the gauges, first. Good luck!
I want to buy a 2016 SEADOO RXPX 300. Looks like brand new with 29 hours on it. The seller wants $11,000? He's keeping the trailer. I've looked around, it seems like a good price. What do you think?
That’s what I would expect for a machine that age. Check it out thoroughly anyway before you buy it, as you never know how it was maintained. Good luck!
@@3ftDeepChannel Thanks for the reply. I'll check it out thoroughly.
hello , one question, when i start jetski i hear sound from impeller i think , sounds like rattling, in water everything's good . its normal sounds? i hear on my friends jetski to . sorry for my bad english , great video !
Vincas yeah, it’s normal, it’s just the pump
No matter how long I own these things, that rattle always unnerves me. I don't blame you for thinking there may be something wrong. Nevertheless, check your pump periodically to make sure not water is getting in there. If the grease starts turning greyish, you'll need to deal with it. May not happen for many years, though. Good luck.
Engine compression check is a 100% must on any ski regardless of age. If you aint gonna do this then the rest is pointless
Good point. We've never done it out in the field, but it doesn't hurt. It's not really a common problem with those machines; usually other symptoms give away a bad PWC. Thanks for your comment.
@@3ftDeepChannel every ski ive ever bought, always done a compression test when viewing. Only takes a cylinder to be down and wouldn't affect when viewing.
But certainly could few months down the line
I have the same jet ski as in the video with a 104 hours on it should I rebuilt the supercharger. Or do you know a certain amount of hours it should have when it has to be rebuilt
If you have a supercharged 2007 or earlier machine and the supercharger has not been rebuilt, don’t run the engine again until it is rebuilt! Good luck.
Do you have a video or a link to something to explain how to change the reverse cable on a 2007 Rxp 215.The last day I took it out this year the reverse lever does not engage if I put it in reverse manually and push the lever down it comes out of reverse but when I pulled up and does not go into reverse
Sorry, no. We just haven’t had the opportunity, yet.
@@3ftDeepChannel ok I’ll keep searching
does the coolant on newer seadoos need to be a seadoo coolant (i havent seen one) or can I use the same orange coolant that I use for my ford f150. THANKS
You can use automotive coolant on your Sea-Doo, just check your owners manual first to make sure you are using the proper one for your model. Good luck.
Went to look at one today it was in good condition but when starting up had white smoke coming, was a crazy amount but it def had white smoke coming, is that a concern?
Could be a blown head gasket and coolant getting into the combustion system. I would stay away from it if they don’t have a good excuse for it, like they just fogged the engine.
@@3ftDeepChannel sorry I meant to type it wasn’t a crazy amount of white smoke.
Mine blows white smoke.. it’s a 2stroke
Head gasket?
Was it a two stroke or a four stroke ?
If it was a two stroke, white smoke is normal .
Hello i want to buy used trixx 2018 but he doesn’t used since yeah and half its only 63 hrs and only need battery but its ok if i check it on some trusted company i tried with him to check and use it on the sea before buy but he couldn’t do it
If you’ve got someone you trust to look it over in detail then that is a very good idea. Make sure the owner has all the service records and review them before you buy it. Good luck!
Best tip would be not to buy a used one, ever. People don't know how to maintain them or use them correctly. If you buy a used one, you are nuts
I wouldn’t say that. In the olden days (i.e. before the world went crazy), you could save a lot of money by buying a used machine. Maybe those days will return.
@@3ftDeepChannel I agree
I disagree, do your research and buy one from someone who knows what they are talking about. It’s the same as buying a used car, how detailed is the description? Buy from someone who put effort into the listing and really loved the machine
Not everyone has 10,000-20,000$ laying around man. Some people just can’t afford to buy a brand new one
Very true.
Do u need to start engine on a water hose?
Yes. Always start the engine before connecting the water, and then remove the water supply just before shutting off the engine. That will prevent water from flowing through the exhaust and into the engine.
You can start and run without water for short time without having to worry about damaging anything.
Yes, but the question was if you need to run the engine while the water is running into the exhaust. As you know, if you don’t your engine will fill up with water.
Was it ?
Remember it's not going to be perfect, it's used. Most likely 1/3rd the price of a new one or less. Get to know a local reliable mechanic. They are hard to come by, or learn to wrench yourself. That's even better, save thousands.
Thanks for your comment.
How much does a supercharger rebuild usually cost
It really depends. It's about US$400 for parts, plus labor. To remove and install (with the proper tools) I'd budget about 1.25 hour at $125 per hour. Also add about 1.75 hours to rebuild, so say about 3 hours total. So, about another US$375 for labor for a total of about $800 plus taxes. There are, however, online services like Greenhulk.net where you can send them your supercharger and they rebuild it for you and ship it back. Last I checked they charged about US$100 plus parts, but it's been a while for us. You can also check out PWCMuscle.com, as they also have a service for about US$545 (parts, labor and shipping included). Good luck.
Never buy a jet ski with a super charger or turbo they go out usually around 100 To 150 hours and cost about a $1000 to fix. Im on jet ski websites sites daily researching this stuff.
Remember that the jetski forums always talk about the cases where they fail, so they're biased. We always maintain ours and have never had one fail. You're right about maintaining them though. We rebuild them every 150 to 175 hours, and it costs us about $350 USD just in parts. It's a lot cheaper than taking it to the dealer, though. That's also why we make these videos ...so people can save money and understand their machines better so they can fix them if they have issues. Thanks for your comment.
150-200 for supercharger rebuild?
150 to 200 hours, yes.
3ftDeep oh shit I bought a ski last weekend and I don’t no nothing about them and it’s supercharged 89 hours on the clock Im starting to get worried if I bought a lemon
@@wtfman1217 Why do you think you bought a lemon? You've got plenty of hours before it'll require a rebuild (unless it's a 2007 or earlier model). What year is your ski?
Don't buy a Seadoo 2000- 2003 Gtx DI there known to have phantom electrical problems.
I'd say that any machine more than 10 years old is bound to have problems (just like a car). If you do buy an older machine to save money, you better know how to wrench! Thanks for your comment.
@@3ftDeepChannel No problem. Have a great day.
What if ski only has 5 hrs?
Depending on the age, a lot of problems can develop on a machine even with low time on the clock.
Why avoid super charge before 2008?
They had issues with the supercharger washer coming apart. We also found some with bearing issues. They fixed the problem in 2008.
3ftDeep Is this with all 2008 models with supercharger?
I believe they fixed the problem sometime in 2008, but if you have a machine from 2008 or earlier and the supercharger hasn’t been rebuilt, I will do so immediately. Also, if it has over 150 hours and hasn’t been rebuilt, it should be done.
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Brasil !!
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Its old daaaaaa, no new, perfect in the Factory
Well, I wouldn't say "perfect" ;)
What do you think on a seadoo 215 supercharge 2006 with 48 hours?
You would need to confirm that the supercharger has been rebuilt or expect to do it before putting it on the water. It’s an expensive job. Also, as it’s more than 10 years old, expect occasional repairs that you may need to do yourself (i.e. while on vacation, etc.) so you’ll need to have mechanical skills and tools. Good luck.
Takes me all of 30 sec to decide if I should buy or not this guy would take all day
What aspects of the machine would help you decide in 30 seconds?
Like your love life
But where do I actually buy one
Facebook Marketplace? Craigslist?
@Shim Broyou tried Facebook market place or offer up
Speaking from experience, the ‘90s machines are laying around all over the place …in junkyards. When they became way more expensive to fix than they were worth, we got rid of them. It wasn’t like today when there are worth a fortune because skis are so hard to get hold of. Good luck with your search.
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Can you elaborate on that a bit?
Never buy used!
…unless you want to save $$$!
@@3ftDeepChannel the thing about buying and trying to save money is if you buy cheap upfront you save money in the short term but over long-term you spend more in maintenance so you’re really spending more not actually saving money
Nowadays with the price of used vehicles being almost the same as new ones, you're right. In the old days, this wasn't so.
@@3ftDeepChannel the thing is I live in the present moment not in the past so I go off of what’s going on now and not what went ok then
@@brandonblack1107 you are so dumb its frightening
Omg the music ruined it
Well, like Chris always says: “You can turn down the volume if you don’t like the music.”
OMG the music made it haha 😂
Thanks, Ryan!
@@3ftDeepChannelI didn’t mind the music lol it’s a lot better than when people put some crappy rap music
I fucking hate these back to back advertisements 😡😡😡😡😡
Sorry, Brayan but the advertisements are the only way we get any $$ from all the work we do to produce these. Even with the advertisements, it would be more lucrative to get a paper route :)