Flodding when rolling over despite tipping the right way

[alealberto]

Hi I own a 1997 XP. Every time I roll over the engine and front compartments flood. A lot of water goes in, despite I tip the craft to the right side before starting the engine again.

What could be going on???

THANKS.

 

[kustomkarl]

I'm sure water is entering the hull from the air ducts in the hull. The water will flood the engine if you roll it over slowly and allow water to back up the exhaust into the engine, or into the air box on the carbs, as your not suppose to have them upside down.

Karl

 

[alealberto]

So the engine is always going to floof no matter what I do, everytime I roll over? thats is suppose to happen, every time ? there's nothing I can do and it happen to everybody?

 

[hitman782]

I think what he is saying is that if you roll it back over the correct way, do it quickly so the water that gets in the compartment wont get into the engine. Thats what i am interpreting

 

[alealberto]

What about the rubbers that are under the hood? (I don't know how you call them). They are old, I think the water may be going in through that. But it's a lot of water, I don't kow if that much water can go through those....

 

[seadooya]

found a cure

A)...stop rolling it

B) Does yuor ski have a leak. Inspect the carbon ring assy for chips/cracks. Located under the latch compartment, under the seat.

 

[96ROSSIERGSX]

Do you have this in there. I didn't have it and my entire engine compartment flooded. I don't know what its called but I picked it up off of ebay for $20. It makes it so that when the ski is flipped the vent is above the water line not letting any water it. I'm pretty sure thats how it works but its hard to explain.

(the big black thing)

 

[greyrider]

In addition to the above suggestions, the neoprene seal (rubber) for the hood can be purchased through this forum for less than $25us. (not sure about shipping to A) part number 25 at the link below
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/seadooforums/Seadoo_oem/Seadoo_PWC.asp?Type=13&A=47&B=25

 

[alealberto]

Thanks I'm gonna look into that and the neoprene seal. I'll let you know when I fix the issue how I did it. Thanks to you all!

 

[flip6]

I have had the same problem with my 98 xp 951. Every time she rolls it's all over

Last weekend i flipped her end over end in the waves. Because i was in the waves i flipped her back over real quick. First thing i did was press the start button even without the lanyard attached because this starts the bilge pump on my ski.

Then i held on the back of the ski and stopped her rolling again until we got washed to shore. Miles from anywhere thought i was stuffed.

However pressed the start a few times and one cylinder kicked in and 100m later the other one joined in.

So i reckon it's all about speed. Roll her back asap and roll her back quickly.

 

[alealberto]

Thanks. I changed some of the neorprense seals with whatever I could find in Argentina, and it "looks" ok, I don't know yer if it actually works. I'm gonna take some pics of what I did, and I guess I'll flip her and see what happens, I'll let you know. Thanks for everything!

 

[pyro]

If water is in the hull, where can it come in through the exhaust? I understand it coming in through the carb/air intake, but don't understand where else it can come in from.

I have never rolled my 96 XP and must admit, I'm a bit scarred to because of stories like this. The XP is in good shape with all the seals in good condition. Should I worry about it? I do know to roll it back over in the right direction and as quick as possible.

 

[hitman782]

If you roll it the wrong way, water can come into the motor through the exhaust. The water in the hull is probably from the air intake area, and thats probably how its flooding the motor. I can only guess at the second part, as i have enver owned one of those.

 

[seadoosnipe]

Agreed....

If you roll it the wrong way, water can come into the motor through the exhaust. The water in the hull is probably from the air intake area, and thats probably how its flooding the motor. I can only guess at the second part, as i have enver owned one of those.

:agree: and understand what your saying. Every ski is designed with air ventilation, to let the motor draw in fresh air for combustion.

When the ski is upside down, if it's not turned over quickly, the water can pass through these air intakes and get into the hull. The other thing is, the design for rolling the ski back over is in the loop of the exhaust. But, that's not to say you won't get water in the engine, you just should not fill it up to the point you can't start it.

If you rolled this ski under controlled conditions, you might not get any water in it. But for the most part, the skis are rolled while up to speed, jumping waves. When you do a spin out then roll to the side, water can be forced into the exhaust system.

So to say it can't happen or won't happen or is suppose to be designed to not happen, ...... it can happen. I think that might be true with any ski that has an exhaust pipe sticking out the back. There is just not a 100% way to say you will not get any water into the craft.

 

[Dennis]

Flooded

Let's not forget that the 97 XP has a rear hatch that covers the battery, VTS module, etc. That rear area of the ski would be the first thing under water in the event of a rollover.
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