2013 GTX 260-IS Paddle Fell Between Hulls

[Shaneholl89]

Hello,

I have finally created a profile after visiting this forum for a couple years. This past fall I ran into an issue with my jet ski. I have a GTX 260-IS. At some point, the paddle which sits under the seat fell out of its holding compartment and slipped past the engine falling between the two hulls. I can barley see the paddle and have to use an optical line camera to go between the two hulls to verify that it was the paddle.

Does anybody have any suggestions on how to grab onto the paddle and pull it out? I read about taking the hulls apart but it is extremely labor intensive and can result in misalignment. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Shane

 

[3ftDeep]

What a drag! I'd try something like this "flexible grabber and retriever ..." http://www.homedepot.com/p/GrabEasy-Grabber-and-Retriever-PF0401/202505170
Good luck!

 

[Revo]

Manually adjust your suspension to max height and you should be able to reach in there to grab it, whatever it is. Is this a paddle you added aftermarket? I know of no paddle on mine...