Recent content by John Pfennig

Thanks for your reply. I saw my SeaDoo pwc dealer and he confirmed what you said. Did you know SeaDoo has introduced a jet drive pontoon boat? It's only around 13-1/2' long. To cure the seaweed winding around the driveshaft problem they designed the shaft so it can be reversed with the touch of...

Thanks for your reply. Not sure what IBR is but I'm sure my boat doesn't have it. Would a small windshield in the bow area help and where would I buy one?. There are some large cruiser waves where I boat and I'm tired of getting wet when they come over the bow. Another issue I'd like to remedy...

I have a 2004 Sea Doo Sportster jet boat. I noticed an ad on Craigslist for a Sea Doo VTS Trimfix repair module for a Sea Doo variable trim system. Is this similiar to power trim on a outboard or IO? Was it available on a pwc and a jet boat as well? The reason I ask is I would like something to...

I solved the same problem on my 2004 Sportster by installing another spring inside each gas strut spring. In other words it's a spring within a spring. Problem solved with hardly any cost.

I change my oil, filter & spark plugs at the end of the boating season each year even though I average only 20-40 hours for the season.. I purchase the items from Amazon for $89.95 with free shipping included. Amazon sources them thru PWC Parts Co. I also run 2 gallon non toxic antifreeze thru...

Not sure I can hold my breath long enough to remove the weeks. Maybe I need a long neck snorkel. Thanks for your reply.

Unless the water is in the 80's, I stay in the boat. Thanks for your reply.

Try as I may, it's sometimes hard to avoid the weeds. Thanks for your reply.

I have a 2004 Sea Doo 4-Tec Sportster. Whenever I operate the boat in seaweed the water intake clogs up making it difficult to plane. Is there something that can be installed on the ride plate to correct this? If not how can I remove the seaweed while still in the water? Sometime it helps to run...

I too have that problem with my 20004 Sportster. If you find a trailer hitch drawbar that will lower the ball height that will help. Also I back the boat in far enough to cover the fenders. I have trailer guides at the rear of the trailer which helps to keep the boat centered. If the boat...

If you need to run the engine on land make sure you hookup a hose to the inlet at the left side of the jetpump. It looks like a quick coupler. Ski Doo makes a fitting that connects to a garden hose. First start the engine, then turn on the water, do not run more than 5 minutes with the water on...

The following instructions are from the Sea Doo shop manual section 04 (4-Tec engine lubricatiion system page 04-07-5. 1. Run engine for 10 seconds @ 4000 rpm and shut it off at this rpm. This will move oil from pto housing to oil tank to allow maximum oil draining. 2. Remove oil filler cap &...

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Tires are new. My dealer told me 50-60 psi & 50-60 ft lbs torque

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