Flush after EVERY ride?

[kdiggz]

Hi guys - new owner, quick question

I keep my Wake 155 at a marina on a float. It's a fresh water lake we go to. I've only ridden it once this summer so far. I see people online saying you need to flush out the water after every ride, but maybe not EVERY ride if it's fresh water. What are your recommendations for flushing? I've only been by the marina a few times but I've never seen anyone flush their seadoo and I don't even know if they have hoses available to do so. How often should I be flushing it this summer?

Thanks in advance!

 

[kdiggz]

And do I need to pull the drain plugs after every ride? Or can the water sit in there if not flushing?

 

[POPPS]

In fresh water should not be an issue,,,the water sitting in the hull is no biggie as long that it does not work it’s way up to a starter or other electrical component.

 

[Milehighguy303]

I would not really like water sitting in the hull, hot engine, and the added humidity building in the hull. It would be best if you could take seats off or at least crack them open a bit. Over time, you will probably end up with a science experiment in your hull form moisture. Make sure you are using a XPS or similar spray in the hull to prevent rust too - after every trip to the lake.

 

[dcm0123]

Water in the hull can evaporate and condense on metal causing corrosion over time.
Salt water would be a problem. Fresh water I am not sure of so keep an eye on it.
I periodically spray exposed metal with WD40.

The most I have ever seen in my hull was less than a 1/2" of water at the transom. If you are seeing more, I would start looking for leaks.

Buy a good cover to keep the rain off the gauges, out of the engine compartment and sun off the seats..

 

[kdiggz]

Water in the hull can evaporate and condense on metal causing corrosion over time.
Salt water would be a problem. Fresh water I am not sure of so keep an eye on it.
I periodically spray exposed metal with WD40.

The most I have ever seen in my hull was less than a 1/2" of water at the transom. If you are seeing more, I would start looking for leaks.

Buy a good cover to keep the rain off the gauges, out of the engine compartment and sun off the seats..

I would not really like water sitting in the hull, hot engine, and the added humidity building in the hull. It would be best if you could take seats off or at least crack them open a bit. Over time, you will probably end up with a science experiment in your hull form moisture. Make sure you are using a XPS or similar spray in the hull to prevent rust too - after every trip to the lake.

Great tips! I just read fluid film might be better and cheaper than XPS. I'll have to grab some. I keep it covered so I think it would just be the water already sitting in the hull that could be an issue. Thanks guys

 

[gsxseadoo]

i just bought this and seems similar to fluid film and cheaper as of now.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NEG6I8K

 

[acooper]

Have a friend that had a Marina in NJ. He built a house just down the river along with and a very nice, big, wooden drive-on floating dock. He would complain about the "cedar river water" acidity, but almost never flushed his skis. He also would cover the skis (hot) as soon as we got back and ended up with rusted out front compartment struts and other related problems over the years.

I would pull my ski at his Marina and drove home (35 miles) and flushed the exhaust, rinsed it inside and outside, jacked up the seats for ventilation and covered it. 2003 GTX 4-Tec run in river and ocean water and is virtually rust free almost 20 years later. I KNOW that this type of maintenance really does works.

Note...I still coat the internal areas lightly with WD-40 (which was reportedly developed for the Military as the 40th version of that Water Dispersant product) on a regular basis.

 

[retrooper]

Tip: With my ALMOST pulled over the back Seadoo OEM or other quality cover (I use both), I always reach under and open the seat latch and it rises about 2 inches; then finish putting the tight cover over the rear. This also allows any condensation to escape during natural evaporation between rides. I also have a technique because I use a davit to get my two doos off and on the dock; where they sit on their trailers, to balance them for easy tilting up to keep the foot well clear and the rear drain ports open with plugs out. Very easy to lift; keep the front strap tight at just the right Sweet Spot, and be aware of nothing on the ground behind the IBR gate. Clears the dock by 2" from bottom of IBR. Keep them this way all winter; but I have a wet suit and like to ride all year in southern Virginia on cold days.

 

[MacSeaDoo]

My advice..

Always pull the plug. Then always remember to put it back in.