Rope stuck

[Kraig]

Tow rope stuck in intake of a 2007 sea doo challenger 230

 

[POPPS]

I use a very long serrated bread knife,,,the longest I can find,,,and a very long (12 inches) pair of tweezers,,,a pillow for my head,,.and a strong flashlight,,,and some patience,,,if that doesn’t work,,,then pull the pump.

 

[Kraig]

I use a very long serrated bread knife,,,the longest I can find,,,and a very long (12 inches) pair of tweezers,,,a pillow for my head,,.and a strong flashlight,,,and some patience,,,if that doesn’t work,,,then pull the pump.

It seems like the rope is stuck in 2 different spots, tried pulling on either end, no luck. Is it easy to remove the pump.

 

[Kraig]

It seems like the rope is stuck in two different spots. Tried pulling on it with no luck. Is it easy to remove the pump

 

[JC-SUPERJET]

Sometimes a Hot Knife or Small Hand Torch can cut thru.

Keep a Fire Extinguisher or Water Hose nearby just in case...

 

[DooGuy]

Easier to remove the pump, can inspect the impeller boot too. First time sucked a rope in our 230 the rope melted to the impeller boot and need to be replaced. First time pulling pumps is a pain but not super hard. Have a couple 5 gallon buckets to rest things on.

This is decent guide, single engine but similar. Once the nozzles are off the pump is pretty easy.

For reference this was the rope I sucked and shows it melted into the impeller boot
View attachment 59472View attachment 59473

 

[Macker29]

I had to take mine to a dealer to get it removed a few years ago. I am hyper cautious now about ropes anywhere near the boat.

 

[MacSeaDoo]

If you tow often, chances are you will suck up the rope at some point in time.

This is why you should always carry a sharp knife aboard your boat.

I have done it twice. First time was an easy in water dive pull out. 2nd time required a tow and pull of the boat out of the water. It took an hour laying in my driveway

 

[nesnfred]

It is not hard to remove the jet drives from the rear. The port side is easier because you don’t have the steering or shift linkage which are on the starboard side. I’d recommend labeling every bolt and nut…I use cardboard box and a marker to make a note where everything went. If you can remove a tire and have some familiarity with tools, you can do it. The drive shaft has splines so just be careful slipping the jet drive back on and for those 4 bolts, tighten each one gradually and make sure it is flush. There are ample YouTube videos. Last summer I removed the port side in shallow water by reaching down underneath without being able to see it to remove a tube rope. Take your time, don’t over tighten anything, take pictures to remember where it went. It won’t be the last time to get a rope stuck, so practice now!

 

[POPPS]

It is not hard to remove the jet drives from the rear. The port side is easier because you don’t have the steering or shift linkage which are on the starboard side. I’d recommend labeling every bolt and nut…I use cardboard box and a marker to make a note where everything went. If you can remove a tire and have some familiarity with tools, you can do it. The drive shaft has splines so just be careful slipping the jet drive back on and for those 4 bolts, tighten each one gradually and make sure it is flush. There are ample YouTube videos. Last summer I removed the port side in shallow water by reaching down underneath without being able to see it to remove a tube rope. Take your time, don’t over tighten anything, take pictures to remember where it went. It won’t be the last time to get a rope stuck, so practice now!

Leave the nozzle on to pull the pump…then remove the nozzle to reinstall the pump..lighter and allows you slip/squeeze your hand in behind the pump to lift the driver shaft to mesh into the splines.