Taking on water thru siphon bilge pumps,lrv with rebuilt motor installed

[herb165]

I just got it back the the seadoo engine shop in horsham pa and took it to the river and found it was taking on some water,filled the ski with some water because i thought that i had a leak and nothing,connected it to the hose and nothing,let the ski sit in the river for 3o minutes and still no water,started it in the river and the water starts to flow,after drying it out about 5 times and back and forth to the river,found out the siphon bilge pumps are bringing in water,help needed

 

[soccerdan90]

Are the hoses attached up high in the hull or are they loose. They need to be up high by the seat so they can siphon the water out. If they are down low they will allow water in.

 

[LouDoo]

This is really an easy fix, trace the two hoses that are going to the siphons and you'll find a black "T" junction. Take a cable tie and tie the junction up as high as you can. This will stop water siphoning back into the ski. Let me know if you need more clarification, Ill take a picture of mine.

I'm a big proponent of bilge pumps, for about $60.00 you can install one. I think the siphons are marginal at best and of course do nothing if the ski is not moving.

Lou