2006 Speedster 200 - Run on one engine?

[petegbme]

Hey all - I've searched the forum and read through the manual and haven't been able to find the answer! Is is safe to run the boat on 1 engine in an emergency situation? (ie. if one engine stops working, suck something up, etc.) I have the twin 215HP SCIC engines. I know it was not safe on my old Yamaha jet boat as there was risk of flooding the engine, wasn't sure if that was the same case here. Thanks

 

[RFoster130]

You can run it on 1 engine in an absolute emergency. But you still have the issue of water ingestion in the engine. You need to pinch off a hose, or install a valve. It should be in your owners manual. Also, keep speeds under 5 mph to reduce the possibility of water ingestion.

 

[petegbme]

Awesome - thanks for the quick reply. I will look into installing some valves just in case. Hope I never have to use it but would like to be prepared.

 

[thor7000]

you will never get the boat up on plane running on one engine only.....would only be good for getting you back to shore/dock at very low speeds

 

[speedster32940]

The hose crimp instructions are pretty cryptic. Would have been nice for Sea Doo to install a shut off valve for that situation & label it as such....