Atleast it was something you did and not a defect that caused it to sink. I personally had a SeaDoo sink on me in the ocean when I was about 16 years old..terrifying experience and was the reason I left the brand for good. Glad you got your ski back up and it wasn’t a loss!
Man hated to see that had happen. I wasn’t on my ski that day, but was at Flamingo’s 🦩 having lunch when I seen your ski parked under the bridge. Glad to see you got her back up and running again so fast. Sounds like Lloyd has a great shop with fast service. Thanks for sharing. Billy D
I’m sorry that you had to experience this. I would have lost my mind! This is a really well made and informative video, Thank you for sharing it. I’m glad that it worked out for you in the end. Ride hard & stay safe 🙌👍
Glad to see whats involved if they take on water. I bought a Sea Doo Switch at the begining of the year. There have been a few reported issues with the exhaust not being properly clamped from the factory and taking in water, which wasn't your exact issue. Thanks for the video and info, maybe we'll cross paths on the Gulf Coast one of these days since I'm not to far from Mobile in Gautier, MS.
THIS HAPPENED TO ME! There wasn't a clamp at all! Check your hose! I've had it for less than 2 months. I took a turn hard and it popped off. It went into drowned mode. Didn't know what was happening. Got towed in and called the dealer. The dealer said the mode would turn off after 15 minutes and I probably had a bad throttle connection or something. It wouldn't crank after 15 minutes. I had brought it back to the dock. I looked into the engine compartment and it had 18 inches of water. I was able to winch it half way onto shore. The bilge pump wouldn't get the water down. I bought a pool sump pump and turned that on with the bilge pump. It drained it enough to see the exhaust had popped off. 3 inch hose pouring water in. Fortunately the boat weighed a lot less with all that water off and I was able to pull it almost all the way onto shore. So it stopped taking on water.
Damn bro sorry this happen to you! Glad Dark Knight is back to life! Thanks for sharing this great content for all of us to learn from others mistakes. Now back to riding! ✌🏼
Get the water out. Tip it upside down if you have to. Then pour oil into place possible inside the motor. If it had crabs, pour in there. Pull the plugs, dump a shit ton into the case and pistons. Do this until u can get it apart or serviced properly if not doing yourself. If any water is left the oil will keep from rusting. If you’re able to get the majority out, try to start it asap. It will burn up any water left in the motor. I know from experience
Just bought a brand new RXTX. Sunk in the first 3 hours. I pick it back up tomorrow and was told it was a seal from BRP factory not seated correctly. I plan on contacting BRP to see if this is true and what they are going to do for me. I have a sense the dealership is lying to me which is why I want to reach out to them... I never saw the dark side of Seadoo till I had my issue. Lost me as a future customer. No way I put my family on one of these even brand new.
They can't sink , they're full of styrofoam . Flush it out, pull the plugs, change the oil , and go riding . Of course after you replace the seal. I just had one do that last week, I felt the rear end sagging, but it was an 06 215hp. I jumped off, dragged it back to shore , of course you get water in the cylinders if you drag them too fast unless you pinch off the hose with the red tape on it. Anyway pulled the plugs to blow out the water, and it started right back up, changed the oil , and all's well again. This wasn't my ski , it's one I was working on for a some guy I know at the lake. It's old though, all the seals , rubber boots etc.. needed to be changed, I'm surprised it stayed a float as long as it did. My personal ski is an 08, and has close to 400hrs., and still hasn't sunk, I might change the carbon seal at the end of this summer, it's well over due. If it sinks , I'll swim back to shore, and go back , and get it, it won't go 100% down. lol I sunk a few boats in my day too, always have to check rubber bellows, really on the I/O boats, and those exhaust bellows on inboards, they pop off, you go down fast . Good idea to install a $50 automatic bilge pump, wired right to the battery. If you see water shooting out the side of your ski, you better head to shore.
Is it just me, but aren't you NOT supposed to tow a SeaDoo because of how they're designed? I'm under the impression that they will intake more water when you tow them.
If you tow above 10km/h, you must clamp off a particular hose, don't recall what it is called. Keep a pair of vice grips on board to use as a clamp if needed.
Don’t you have a tow valve fitted ? You can’t tow a SEADOO without water being forced into the water box and into the exhaust side of the engine ? If you had an tow valve you would not have had water in your engine .
@@doocrew2438 maybe there would not be any water in it if you had a tow valve . It’s. It’s about 20 dollars . I just use a large irrigation pipe fitting . Have done for last 10 years on 4 seadoos .
Sounds like your defending a brand lol, Please don’t make excuses for a poorly designed ski, My Mexican made carbon seal failed as soon as it touched the water lol, almost couldn’t get it back on the trailer it was half full after only a few minutes of running in my machine from brand new... I love these machines but when people blame the customers for a poor design, I think that’s a bit shallow considering most people ride there skis hard. We maintain them but we ride them hard. Fortunately we don’t have to make excuses for the two other manufacturers, You have to ask yourself why is there a dedicated Facebook group for sinking seadoos. Worst part is. It’s almost updated daily with seadoos sinking. Blame who you want. But if your suggesting that all seadoo owners don’t know how to look after their machines. Well we’re working with a lot of coincidences here, Where there’s smoke. There’s fire I’m over defending a brand that won’t change their designs to match that of its competitors that don’t take your money for the rest of the life of the ski. Seadoo has so many ware parts that they just keep taking your money... It’s a shame. Seadoo some how has a good name but a bad reputation. So everyone rather live the seadoo life than the ugly Yamaha lifestyle lol, But at least the yammy will get you home dry Edit, this bloke just called the majority of his customers dumb and don’t know how to maintain a ski. Either you’re right lol Or that’s not a very nice thing to say
@@AlexanderTheGrateful You did hear the part where he said he didn't connect the hose correctly right? More Seadoos sink because they're far and away the biggest selling PWC and second place isn't even close. More riders = more people beating on their machines = more neglect = more problems. Toyota has more vehicles in for repair, even though they're built better than Alfa Romeo, doesn't mean I want to own an Alfa Romeo.
@@Coach49217 mate I’m not even going to entertain your comment, You just want to defend a brand that doesn’t give a care about you lol Stop being brand kayak unless they pay you millions of dollars to stay loyal!! Until then. When spending your hard earned money.!! Stick with the brand that looks after you!! It definitely ain’t seadoo brb God bless
Sale that canadain pos and buy a yamaha or kawi!? That's what I would do 😂. Honestly I wouldn't of bought one in the first place. Especially the Tupperware boat and ski haha
There is only one reason for those ski to sink... And is always people hands 🤦 I'm glad is back to life but if happen again that you get water in the ski pulling the plugs out will allow more water to get out and no water to get in base on their new design. Keep moving is the key,😂 hope you'll check before and after every ride 😅
What happens with sea doo i😢s that they have tremendous ideas but they don't know how to develop them When it comes to marine equipment....I don't trust Sea doo ..now the problem will be moisture in the electronic components.. you lost that ski..next time Yami or Kawi..😢
Atleast it was something you did and not a defect that caused it to sink. I personally had a SeaDoo sink on me in the ocean when I was about 16 years old..terrifying experience and was the reason I left the brand for good. Glad you got your ski back up and it wasn’t a loss!
the dark knight rised again :)
Man hated to see that had happen. I wasn’t on my ski that day, but was at Flamingo’s 🦩 having lunch when I seen your ski parked under the bridge. Glad to see you got her back up and running again so fast. Sounds like Lloyd has a great shop
with fast service. Thanks for sharing.
Billy D
he does and thanks Billy
It is one of the most informative videos you see on this topic. Good job, and thank you for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice info, pops! Can’t believe that happened, especially to the DK!
I’m sorry that you had to experience this. I would have lost my mind! This is a really well made and informative video, Thank you for sharing it. I’m glad that it worked out for you in the end. Ride hard & stay safe 🙌👍
He has always done great work on my ski! Glad your back up and running!
Thanks for an honest report for the inquiring minds who want to know.
Wasn't easy but right!!
Glad to see whats involved if they take on water. I bought a Sea Doo Switch at the begining of the year. There have been a few reported issues with the exhaust not being properly clamped from the factory and taking in water, which wasn't your exact issue. Thanks for the video and info, maybe we'll cross paths on the Gulf Coast one of these days since I'm not to far from Mobile in Gautier, MS.
THIS HAPPENED TO ME! There wasn't a clamp at all! Check your hose! I've had it for less than 2 months. I took a turn hard and it popped off. It went into drowned mode. Didn't know what was happening. Got towed in and called the dealer. The dealer said the mode would turn off after 15 minutes and I probably had a bad throttle connection or something. It wouldn't crank after 15 minutes. I had brought it back to the dock. I looked into the engine compartment and it had 18 inches of water. I was able to winch it half way onto shore. The bilge pump wouldn't get the water down. I bought a pool sump pump and turned that on with the bilge pump. It drained it enough to see the exhaust had popped off. 3 inch hose pouring water in. Fortunately the boat weighed a lot less with all that water off and I was able to pull it almost all the way onto shore. So it stopped taking on water.
Damn bro sorry this happen to you! Glad Dark Knight is back to life! Thanks for sharing this great content for all of us to learn from others mistakes. Now back to riding! ✌🏼
Thanks I'm back!!!
awesome advice... sorry this happened to you. Thanks for publishing this, I think it might be able to help other people.
The Dark Knight - RISES! You are one lucky Mofo LOL great video - thanks for sharing!
All jet ski I've owned, I install bilge pump before it touches the water. Great video.
Just installed one in mine yesterday. 800 GPH with brand new deep cycle 350 CCA battery. I can drive that with the plugs open if I wanted to now.
Get the water out. Tip it upside down if you have to. Then pour oil into place possible inside the motor. If it had crabs, pour in there. Pull the plugs, dump a shit ton into the case and pistons. Do this until u can get it apart or serviced properly if not doing yourself. If any water is left the oil will keep from rusting. If you’re able to get the majority out, try to start it asap. It will burn up any water left in the motor. I know from experience
Same happens to me on my old 2006 seadoo water get in trought the hose exhaust...
Glad you, and ski got back OK 👍
thanks
Just bought a brand new RXTX. Sunk in the first 3 hours. I pick it back up tomorrow and was told it was a seal from BRP factory not seated correctly. I plan on contacting BRP to see if this is true and what they are going to do for me. I have a sense the dealership is lying to me which is why I want to reach out to them... I never saw the dark side of Seadoo till I had my issue. Lost me as a future customer. No way I put my family on one of these even brand new.
I'm sorry that happened man
Wow awesome vid. What an awesome mechaic you got. Very very impressive. Glad things worked out for you.
Thanks!
That is a teaching moment
Thanks God you acted fast and smart
You were so lucky, of all the jetskis Seedoo sink the most often. Hull cracks, seal problems & pipe failures usually. They are notorious for sinking.
when not maintained properly
glad it was something simple bro, sad day when they start taking on water.
I can really feel your pain when you talk about your dreams and hard work. Sinking men Glad you made it though
They can't sink , they're full of styrofoam . Flush it out, pull the plugs, change the oil , and go riding . Of course after you replace the seal. I just had one do that last week, I felt the rear end sagging, but it was an 06 215hp. I jumped off, dragged it back to shore , of course you get water in the cylinders if you drag them too fast unless you pinch off the hose with the red tape on it. Anyway pulled the plugs to blow out the water, and it started right back up, changed the oil , and all's well again. This wasn't my ski , it's one I was working on for a some guy I know at the lake. It's old though, all the seals , rubber boots etc.. needed to be changed, I'm surprised it stayed a float as long as it did. My personal ski is an 08, and has close to 400hrs., and still hasn't sunk, I might change the carbon seal at the end of this summer, it's well over due. If it sinks , I'll swim back to shore, and go back , and get it, it won't go 100% down. lol I sunk a few boats in my day too, always have to check rubber bellows, really on the I/O boats, and those exhaust bellows on inboards, they pop off, you go down fast . Good idea to install a $50 automatic bilge pump, wired right to the battery. If you see water shooting out the side of your ski, you better head to shore.
Is it just me, but aren't you NOT supposed to tow a SeaDoo because of how they're designed? I'm under the impression that they will intake more water when you tow them.
Whenever you tow them tow them really slow
If you tow above 10km/h, you must clamp off a particular hose, don't recall what it is called. Keep a pair of vice grips on board to use as a clamp if needed.
it had already sunk does it matter at that point?
Or get a tow tap installed. Costs $100 inc luding installation. About $30 if you can install it yourself and allows you to be towed at any speed. 😊👍
Glad you got the ski back going, where in Alabama are you located ?
Mobile
@@doocrew2438 nice I ride in Pensacola!
Dang!
Only a SeaDoo
Not really, if you've been around boats long enough.
If you had stock intake, you could have started it... just sayin... Riva intake keeps the intake foward.
Those rear intakes imo are stupid. Plus all the hull inlets are in the front.
can you say what is new on the GTX 300 limited ???
Nothing you everything same same carbon seals. Same issues
Great video. Sorry about your luck. Is this a Sea Doo thing only??
It was my fault 100%
So your insurance coverage was accepted even though damage due to modification
Yes outside of my $300 deductible they paid the $1100 I was very happy with Geico that lil green lizard !!!!haha
Yes
I wanted a Sea Doo. Until I looked into them. This story here is really common with them. Damn shame too.
Don’t you have a tow valve fitted ? You can’t tow a SEADOO without water being forced into the water box and into the exhaust side of the engine ? If you had an tow valve you would not have had water in your engine .
the footage was at high speed for time but does it really matter when the whole engine compartment was under water for 1 1/2 hours?
@@doocrew2438 maybe there would not be any water in it if you had a tow valve . It’s. It’s about 20 dollars . I just use a large irrigation pipe fitting . Have done for last 10 years on 4 seadoos .
The majority of skis that are total to my shop were the fault of the customer
Sounds like your defending a brand lol,
Please don’t make excuses for a poorly designed ski,
My Mexican made carbon seal failed as soon as it touched the water lol, almost couldn’t get it back on the trailer it was half full after only a few minutes of running in my machine from brand new...
I love these machines but when people blame the customers for a poor design, I think that’s a bit shallow considering most people ride there skis hard. We maintain them but we ride them hard. Fortunately we don’t have to make excuses for the two other manufacturers,
You have to ask yourself why is there a dedicated Facebook group for sinking seadoos. Worst part is. It’s almost updated daily with seadoos sinking. Blame who you want. But if your suggesting that all seadoo owners don’t know how to look after their machines. Well we’re working with a lot of coincidences here,
Where there’s smoke. There’s fire
I’m over defending a brand that won’t change their designs to match that of its competitors that don’t take your money for the rest of the life of the ski.
Seadoo has so many ware parts that they just keep taking your money...
It’s a shame. Seadoo some how has a good name but a bad reputation. So everyone rather live the seadoo life than the ugly Yamaha lifestyle lol,
But at least the yammy will get you home dry
Edit, this bloke just called the majority of his customers dumb and don’t know how to maintain a ski.
Either you’re right lol
Or that’s not a very nice thing to say
@@AlexanderTheGrateful and why would I defend a brand? In an independent shop? LOL BTW the spark is the Chinese scooter of the Water World
@@AlexanderTheGrateful You did hear the part where he said he didn't connect the hose correctly right? More Seadoos sink because they're far and away the biggest selling PWC and second place isn't even close. More riders = more people beating on their machines = more neglect = more problems.
Toyota has more vehicles in for repair, even though they're built better than Alfa Romeo, doesn't mean I want to own an Alfa Romeo.
@@Coach49217 mate I’m not even going to entertain your comment,
You just want to defend a brand that doesn’t give a care about you lol
Stop being brand kayak unless they pay you millions of dollars to stay loyal!!
Until then. When spending your hard earned money.!! Stick with the brand that looks after you!!
It definitely ain’t seadoo brb
God bless
@@AlexanderTheGrateful I don't care if you entertain my comment - facts are facts and Seadoo is the biggest selling PWC in the world - for a reason.
Water went through ur intake because of the air filter you have
exactly
price for speed
Sale that canadain pos and buy a yamaha or kawi!? That's what I would do 😂. Honestly I wouldn't of bought one in the first place. Especially the Tupperware boat and ski haha
I am 100% Seadoo
@doocrew2438 I am 100 percent sorry! Lol
Hey brother im in mobile,al
Hit me up!!
There is only one reason for those ski to sink... And is always people hands 🤦 I'm glad is back to life but if happen again that you get water in the ski pulling the plugs out will allow more water to get out and no water to get in base on their new design. Keep moving is the key,😂 hope you'll check before and after every ride 😅
Best thing to do is get a yamaha! problem fixed!
This had nothing to do with Sea Doo. He literally said he installed an aftermarket exhaust wrong. That’s why it sunk
Icw?
Intracoastal Waterway
What happens with sea doo i😢s that they have tremendous ideas but they don't know how to develop them When it comes to marine equipment....I don't trust Sea doo ..now the problem will be moisture in the electronic components.. you lost that ski..next time Yami or Kawi..😢
This had nothing to do with Sea Doo. He literally said he installed an aftermarket exhaust wrong. That’s why it sunk
@@longjonsilvers802 he didn’t watch the whole video lol😂