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Launching your Seadoo
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Dr Honda
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1) put the drain plugs in
2) un-tie the rear of the hull
3) remove the seat to air out the engine
4) start it, so you don't tie up the ramp.
#4 is my pet-peeve. Last weekend I stat for 20 minuets while 2 jack-off's tried to get their old POS boats started while sitting on the ramp. AND... One of them went right down the center so no one else could use the ramp. (this ramp is big enough for 2 large boats)
Once in the water... just ride.
2) un-tie the rear of the hull
3) remove the seat to air out the engine
4) start it, so you don't tie up the ramp.
#4 is my pet-peeve. Last weekend I stat for 20 minuets while 2 jack-off's tried to get their old POS boats started while sitting on the ramp. AND... One of them went right down the center so no one else could use the ramp. (this ramp is big enough for 2 large boats)
Once in the water... just ride.
SeadooBOB Square Pants
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Why are people so stupid at the docks. Hey look at all this room I am going to back down the middle???
At home :
Make sure the battery is fresh
Make sure the spark plugs are fresh
Make sure the fittings are all greased , trailer too
Check the oil tank
Got drain plugs ? Got spare spark plugs ? Got minor tools ?
Start the boat in the driveway .
On the way: Fresh gas at the pump.
At the marina:
Unleash the rear tiedowns.
Put in the drain plugs.
Pull out the dock rope so its easy to grab.
Start the boat again BEFORE heading to the ramp , a few seconds will do.
Back it down 3/4 of the way , pull the bow hook , drop it in.
It may seem like alot of steps, but once its routine , you dont even notice it , and the other nice folks at the ramp will appreciate it too.
My kids have gotten pretty good at the " dog leash" dock style on the boat , even turning it around at the dock with a quick push and pull so Dad doesnt have to back it out. We are ALL learning.
Make sure the battery is fresh
Make sure the spark plugs are fresh
Make sure the fittings are all greased , trailer too
Check the oil tank
Got drain plugs ? Got spare spark plugs ? Got minor tools ?
Start the boat in the driveway .
On the way: Fresh gas at the pump.
At the marina:
Unleash the rear tiedowns.
Put in the drain plugs.
Pull out the dock rope so its easy to grab.
Start the boat again BEFORE heading to the ramp , a few seconds will do.
Back it down 3/4 of the way , pull the bow hook , drop it in.
It may seem like alot of steps, but once its routine , you dont even notice it , and the other nice folks at the ramp will appreciate it too.
My kids have gotten pretty good at the " dog leash" dock style on the boat , even turning it around at the dock with a quick push and pull so Dad doesnt have to back it out. We are ALL learning.
I always start it at home first, just for a second to make sure battery isn't dead, and it will start on the ramp. Then just before I put it in the water, start it again for a few seconds.
Put in water, start up and get the hell out of the way. The wife pulls out and parks as soon as the boat is off the trailer.
Put in water, start up and get the hell out of the way. The wife pulls out and parks as soon as the boat is off the trailer.
SeadooBOB Square Pants
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I usually drink about a six pack before I head to the lack make sure I am nice and buzzed at the dock. Then I just back down the dock forget about checking the boat and whether or not it starts.....after that I sit there for about a 1/2 hour trying to figure out why my boat isn't starting and when I do finally get the thing started I have my wife stand at the dock holding it, cause lets face it, heaven forbid she actually learn how the thing works. After parking the truck and wasting about an hour of everyones time at the dock I am ready to go!!! Hope this helps.
No but really I do a pre-post checklist as well before I go to the lake it is just the smart and polite thing to do. Great post!!
No but really I do a pre-post checklist as well before I go to the lake it is just the smart and polite thing to do. Great post!!
nerdlinger
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If this is your first boat or ski practice backing up in an empty parking lot. Slight movements of the steering wheel are all that are needed; people who take forever at the launch are ones who snake their way down and have to drive forward to correct it.
brian96xp
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I agree with the routine part. I've been boating all my life, but it took a few nights out when the lake wasn't busy to get my checklist ironed out on the Doo..
Once you're feeling good about it you can start poking fun at the others who don't take the time to prepare on the other thread
I still do silly things at the ramp too! And team work when you have a handful of people always makes life easier! I'm teaching my munchin now but she's only 7 so.. She has a ways to go!
ThreeD
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make sure the drain plugs are in! I always make sure I have the oil topped off too!
!ALSO!
if you park you doo outside with access to children or punk kids, make sure your Impeller/pump is free of toys or debris! Had a friend have this happen to him and it destroyed the pump, housing, and shaft! Give her a quick one over back there!
!ALSO!
if you park you doo outside with access to children or punk kids, make sure your Impeller/pump is free of toys or debris! Had a friend have this happen to him and it destroyed the pump, housing, and shaft! Give her a quick one over back there!
I agree, do EVERYTHING before u hit the ramp. Once you start to back into the water, you should be outta there in less that 5 mins. Same goes for when you pull out. Dont sit there and wipe down your boat while your on the launch ramp. I really hate that one. Get in, get wet, get out.
Oh that is funny. Practice makes perfect to be honest. Do all the things that are listed above, And if you feel uncomfortable at first its natural. Learn what works best for you. Start at the front of one side of the trailer and finish at the front of the other side.
I grab the life jackets.
Loosen front strap
throw the life jackets on the seat.
start one for a few seconds
remove the rear straps.
drain plugs
place other life jacket
start the second ski for a few seconds
loosen front strap
back in vehicle.
I am still teaching my wife to backup a trailer.
Launch
I guess i've got it made. I practically have my own ramp. The dock where we keep our boats has a ramp, that has been converted into a walkway for the marina. The space left is only big enough for a single ski tailer. With the permission of the dock owner I use this space to launch my SeaDoo. No waiting, nobody waiting on me.
I back the trailer down, install the drain plug, remove the two rear straps, unplug the lights, get the life jacket, back the trialer into the water, push off the ski, pull the Jeep up the hill and park. Walk back down, get on the ski and go. The whole operation takes 5 mins, I used to leave the ski at the lake, but now I trailer it, it stays in the garage at home.
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Lou
I guess i've got it made. I practically have my own ramp. The dock where we keep our boats has a ramp, that has been converted into a walkway for the marina. The space left is only big enough for a single ski tailer. With the permission of the dock owner I use this space to launch my SeaDoo. No waiting, nobody waiting on me.
I back the trailer down, install the drain plug, remove the two rear straps, unplug the lights, get the life jacket, back the trialer into the water, push off the ski, pull the Jeep up the hill and park. Walk back down, get on the ski and go. The whole operation takes 5 mins, I used to leave the ski at the lake, but now I trailer it, it stays in the garage at home.
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Lou
I told the wife that she needs to practice, and MASTER, backing in the boat this season.
And the fight was ON!!! :reddevil:
And the fight was ON!!! :reddevil:
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