Recent content by Hawk388

Coming up on a new year of riding. Due to some injuries, I only put a total of 35 hours on my 2016 GTR 215 since I bought it in early 2016. Only about 5 hours in all of 2017. I've done all the prevention work needed for a saltwater/brackish water only PWC. Everything checks out and looks great...

Actually, it implies that people will do stupid shit and without further advice, try to start their machines after they've rolled them in surf. For crying out loud, the damned plugs are there for a reason as is the wrench. If you roll your shit, pull the damned plugs, turn it over and see if...

I ride in brackish water and saltwater only. After each time out, I use SaltAway inside and out and also, through the exhaust flush. I then rinse out the inside very well and wash the outside. I then allow it to air dry with a simple boxfan blowing down into the inside. Finally, I will spray CRC...

Just used some tape on stuff I got at West Marine.

Look where your seat is formed at the forward most position, just forward of your knees. There are pads on it that will vibrate against the underlying body. This is where mine started about 12 hours. I just increased the padding there a bit and have not had any more vibrations. But I would...

All of the advice I've seen given says that unless you've done some power upgrades, keep the same spec impeller. Also, use an OEM impeller. Some folks have had their Solas impellers come apart on them. I've used Solas impellers and props for ski's and boats in the past without issue, but man the...

I've seen similar damage when people have run into sand bars heavy with shells. Especially oyster shells. One of the guys I was riding with once hit a sandbar and then, tried to reverse his way out of it, that's what would seem to be indicated by the scratching patterns I see. If you didn't try...

Aren't you 109 hours overdue for another S/C rebuild?

I would also check for the almost brand new used ones. Here in Florida, it's pretty shocking that you can find PWC's of all models that were bought last year, had 20 hours put on them and the owners are then selling them. Blows my mind. Having said that, I bought mine new because I didn't want...

That looks like a classic Impeller and Wear Ring replacement. If you can change the oil on your car and do other easy maintenance, you can do this with the right tools. If you plan on staying in the PWC scene, the buy the right tools and do it.

pull the plugs and turn it over. If water shoots out, let us know.

I'd stay away from that one. Buy you and your wife a couple of GTI 155 SE's and call it a day. New is always better because then, you know exactly how well it has or hasn't been taken care of.

I got two Neoprene jackets with the purchase of my Ski. I wouldn't go with anything else. Look on Amazon.com for great neoprene jackets. They make a HUGE comfort difference compared to Nylon. With nepprene, I don't have to wear a shirt under it. With Nylon, I do or get my nipples rubbed raw and...

Great troubleshooting brother!

BTW, I ordered this pump to remove the oil with. Works great. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AOAFP9C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1