Towed a 98' GSX LTD, now it won't start

[bruun]

Hello. As the title states, I am a newbie to the PWC world.

Long story short, I towed my '97 GSX Limited for aprox. 30 minutes at 15 knobs in salt water, not knowing this was a very big no-no.

When I hopped back on it to get it to the trailer, it wouldn't start. I got '12v low' on the dash/gauge, and realised what happened. I quickly got it up from the water and pulled the drain plugs & tipped it backwards to let the water go out, and put a hose in the plug and started rinsing while trying to turn on the engine without luck. I proceed to drive home, do a quick google, and pull the spark plugs and see if it shoots out water. Nothing, only oil & fuel. The water was filled up to right beneath the battery, but I assume whilst underway it must have been higher. Tried turning the jetski as well and cranking it without spark plugs, but still, oil & fuel. I have recharged the battery with no luck. It tries to start, the 'crank-shaft' spins, but doesn't fire up.

What is the next step? I am clueless and have searched everything, and just can't seem to find any other tips. Is it done for? Unfortunately I had to leave it overnight as I came back quite late from the ride.

 

[mikidymac]

You need to open all the electrical boxes and dee if they are full of water, check all electrical plugs are clean and dry.

I am very surprised you towed it that long and no water got into the engine.

 

[bruun]

You need to open all the electrical boxes and dee if they are full of water, check all electrical plugs are clean and dry.

I am very surprised you towed it that long and no water got into the engine.

I was surprised myself as every post I could find, everybody had water coming out the cylinders. I solved the problem though, emptied the gasoline tank, put new gasoline in, changing the spark-plugs for fresh ones & poured gasoline directly into cylinder (through the spark-plug holes). Took it for a spin for 45 minutes to make sure nothing to warm it up if there was any moisture.