Questions about seadoo challenger 230

[Dizzko]

I have the feeling there is something missing here as it looks broken. Does anyone know if that’s correct?
And it seems this is rusting. That shouldn’t be the case either I guess.

thanks a lot for the help!

 

[MacSeaDoo]

It doesn't look broken to me. That clamp is there to put leverage on the bucket so that you can move it at idle.

https://www.seadoopartshouse.com/oemparts/a/sea/500cc95af870021b3c6a7276/reverse
As for the rust, I would say that is normal depending on the conditions. Wondering though if the bolts are the culprit there. I would take it off and clean it up. If the bolts are rusty replace them.

 

[DooGuy]

I’m not seeing anything out of place on the bucket control.

You around saltwater? Could be cause of your rust. I’m in freshwater and don’t have that issue.

Personally I would pull the handle and replace the bolts and washers that hold it. Probably getting rust from cheap washers or cheap bolts. Being a tow point and grab handle rust is bad and can lead to breakage given the right torque ( ie dragging a tube etc).

 

[DooGuy]

Here’s mine when it was off reference.