Winterizing 2000 seadoo challenger 2000

[Asst. Chief 3322]

I have a 2000 Seadoo Challenger 2000 with Mercury powered 240 efi M2 motor. Wondering what i need to do to winterize it here in Iowa. I will be storing it in an attached garage. Not heated, but insulated. Do you recommend putting sea foam in the fuel over the winter also? Thanks gor any help or suggestions.

 

[Dr Honda]

Something like this is basic... so please search a little. This same question was asked, and was less than half way down the page.

http://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?56712-Winterization-2000-Challenger-1800


And this one was only a few more posts down.

http://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?55882-Winterize-and-De-Winterize-2004-Islandia

 

[Asst. Chief 3322]

Ok, i thought it might be the same but wasn't positive. Is the impellar easy to remove, and where do i replace the tail cone oil and what type of oil should i use? Any opinion on using sea foam?

 

[Dr Honda]

Now those are good questions.


The oil we need to use in our Merc sport jets is Mercury (Quicksilver) "High Performance" gear lube. It's not cheap (about $12 qt) but it's the best for the job. If you want to try to save a few $$$ then you can use 90wt gear lube. (I do not recommend that)

You need about a quart for the gear case... and about half a quart for the tail cone. (you can see the fill plugs in the end of it)


The impeller isn't too hard to get out, as long as your pump isn't corroded. Also... it's highly advised to buy the mercury impeller nut tool.


And finally... I DO NOT recommend using any solvents in your fuel. It WILL destroy the oil film layer, and can cause piston scuffing. The only thing that should go into your fuel tank (other than fuel) is a good marine fuel stabilizer.