Where do y'all mount your collapsible paddles?

[Krispy]

As the title states, if you carry a paddle with you to use in emergency. Where do you put it?

I was placing mine under the front storage compartment, between the fuel tank straps and the tank, but I don't think it could be easily accessed on the water if I found myself stranded.

Thanks for any input.

 

[get_real]

Same here, just placed it in the front hull area under one of the vent tubes. With a tippy ski seems it might be a little challenging to remove the compartment, reach down and get the paddle, then replace everything but couldn't think of any other options.

 

[LouDoo]

Paddle??? You are aware that these things have a motor, just kidding.

Actually I keep mine exactly the same place, it's been there for the last 5 years and I've never needed it, so I guess it's a good omen. I've heard of guys velcroing them under the seat, but I don't know how well that works, seems like it would come loose from vibrations.

Lou

 

[Spimothy Leary]

funny, i have a collapsible paddle and couldn't find a good spot for it, so Its leaning up against the wall in my garage, not the best spot lol

thanks for the idea, i never think about the front space under the bin.

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

I keep a tow rope on the wife's ski. We almost always ride in pairs.

 

[Seadoobuddy]

On my GTX I wrapped some foam insulation around the wooden paddle shaft and stuffed it between the side of the gas tank and hull. Dhasn't shook loose yet.

Now I want to do the same on my GSX but there isn't much room.

 

[smc0922]

Yep I just tuck it between the hull and the fuel tank. Every now and then I heard it bounce around so I used some velcro straps to hold it in place.

 

[Seadoobuddy]

UPDATE:
My wife stopped by a West marine in Bradenton today and brought me home a collapsible paddle.
I stuck it in the front bin with the little knob handle almost under the gas tank.
Moved it all the way to the left then stuck a couple pieces of Duct tape to hold it.
I'll find out on Sunday if it stays in place.

 

[mashenden]

funny, i have a collapsible paddle and couldn't find a good spot for it, so Its leaning up against the wall in my garage, not the best spot lol

LOL A perfect place for it! Thats where I'm putting mine since 9 times out of 10 when my jet ski is not working, it is in my garage anyways.

 

[Krispy]

Cool tips guys! I have a buddy at work with a rapid prototype machine, he owes me a favor or two so I may design a mount for one.

Anyone know what kind of adhesive SeaDoo uses inside the hull? It's green and sticks like crazy!

 

[anthonygrato]

Lol what's the paddle use for. I use seatow.

 

[LouDoo]

Cool tips guys! I have a buddy at work with a rapid prototype machine, he owes me a favor or two so I may design a mount for one.

Anyone know what kind of adhesive SeaDoo uses inside the hull? It's green and sticks like crazy!

I think it's a hot melt epoxy. Check this out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoXnl2BIa3k

Lou

 

[donkey]

they made it look way too easy to put he engine n pump on!

 

[Seadoobuddy]

Every thing is easier when the $%%^*()#% top half of the hull isn't in the way

 

[Krispy]

I think it's a hot melt epoxy. Check this out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoXnl2BIa3k

Lou

Really cool video! What ski were they making in that episode?

How nice would it be if a ski company made a user serviceable hull, ya know to seperate the halves.

I wouldn't need to be a double jointed Pygmy to grab a dropped spark plug or hook up a bailer line. Lol

 

[smc0922]

I agree. If that's the "how it's made" clip, it was a 2000/2001 XP Limited IIRC.