Seadoo GTX taking on water

[yourboylukey]

Hi All,

Looking for some assistance here.

I bought a 1993 Seadoo GTX earlier this summer and it has ran great for me giving me no problems at all. I didn't live on the lake so I would just launch it at the boat ramp every time and use it for a few hours bouncing around the island.

Over the past week I've been at a cottage and I've kept it tied p to the dock (sitting in water) and the hull is taking on water... went to fire it up today and the water level was 3/4 up the battery when I lifted the seat cover.

I got it started and ran it for a good 30 minutes and it seemed to pump all the water out... I returned back to the dock and let it sit for a few hours and the water is 1/2 up the battery now... I pulled it out of the water on the trailer and removed the plug at the back to let the water drain out.

She's old... 28 and still kicking.

My thoughts (please see pictures) I think the water is coming through the bottom of the hull? Any idea how to fix this without breaking the bank?

Let me know if you think the water is coming in elsewhere.

Thanks in advance!

All the best,

Luke

 

[POPPS]

In most cases,,,it is coming in through the pto seal carrier,,,remove the gray cover,,,and slowly back the ski into the water,,,and see if water is coming in by the seal carrier,,,,I like to dry the ski out thoroughly first,,,
Then,,,I bring the ski into shallow water at the bottom of the ramp,,,with the seat off course,,,standing in the water allows me to,rotate the ski,,,allowing light to come in,,,of course,,,I also have a super bright flashlight as well,,,bright sunny days are best,,,plus the super strong flashlight,,,as a backup.,,,

 

[yourboylukey]

Popps,

Thanks for your input, I will take it down to the launch and see if anything is coming in. Upon further investigating the hull looks like it has a fair amount of damage. Of course its fine when the sea doo is running as the water pumps out the back. When it sits in the lake for a long period of time (not running) it takes in water.

Any idea of a cheap sealant? Flex Paste, 3M Marine Adhesive 5200?

This seadoo didn't cost much so I don't want to sink much into it.

 

[mikidymac]

If you find a hole in the fiberglass then Marine-Tex is a great easy repair epoxy. 5200 is a great sealant not a repair epoxy.

 

[etemplet]

With the ski on the trailer and in the driveway, raise the front of the ski up , install the plugs and fill the azz end up with water from the inside. Sounds like you may have a hose off on the rear bulkhead. If you don't find a leak when you do that it isn't a bad thing. Good Luck!

 

[yourboylukey]

With the ski on the trailer and in the driveway, raise the front of the ski up , install the plugs and fill the azz end up with water from the inside. Sounds like you may have a hose off on the rear bulkhead. If you don't find a leak when you do that it isn't a bad thing. Good Luck!

Thanks for the recommendation! I will put the ski up, take the seat off and pour water into it? Where is my rear bulkhead hose? How many hoses should I be looking for? Sorry I'm a newb haha