Forgot Drain Plugs Tonight.

[GTISE130]

This evening I went for a ride for about an hour. When I got back on the trailer I noticed I didn't have my drain plugs in the whole time. The seadoo didn't seem to have taken on any water. When I got home I read the manual which didn't say much but did recommend rinsing the bilge with fresh water. At this point I noticed there are clear hoses connected to the drain plug holes from inside the engine compartment. So it appears these hoses would not allow water to enter the drain plug holes, nor would it allow for water to exit.

Anyone know anything about this set up and what if anything else do I need to do?

This is a 2013 Sea-Doo GTI SE 130

Thanks

 

[Coastiejoe]

I think you fill find they are scuppers

Meaning, when moving forward at speed it creates a vacuum on these tubes and will pull water out if there is any.

They can fail and allow water in if you are sitting or going slow.

 

[jdefonseka]

I have the same year same model. My dealer told me that, if in case I forgot the plugs and left em open, it has a valve that lets water in one way. Meaning it will only let water out and not in. Not sure if this is true but I always double check them prior to putting it in water.

 

[qsilver23t]

I never take them out anymore. Any water needs to be drained I use a shop vac.

 

[Michael211_2000]

Some are 1-way plugs, other's aren't... those clear tubes connected inside the hull to the drain plugs are suction tubes which go to your jetpump's nozzle and provide OEM bilge functionality but they are low volume and only work when the engine is running. Consider installing an automatic electric 600+ gph bilge pump, it'll save your butt (or watercraft!) someday!

And always do a walk-around inspection before launching your watercraft, each and every time you go to launch... include checking the drain plugs in that walk-around. Do it the same way every time so you will be used to it and won't forget it. Many a PWC has been sunk because it's owner (or owner's relative or friend) launched it without putting the drain plugs in and while messing around at the docks or while parking the tow vehicle the thing just filled up with water! It's a costly mistake.

- Michael