What is wrong with my jet ski?

Question

I bought an 03 gtx seadoo and at takeoff it does not jet out it just feels like it gets no water and just slips. The rpms go all the way up and I have to let off then it will go. It runs good and everything and can pull a tube no problem, but it is just that you can't punch it from a stop and take off. I guess it is cavitation or something like that, but what do you think it is and how much could it cost to fix? I don't know if it matters but it only has 45 hours.

Answer 1

Sounds like the impeller or the wear ring is worn out. Seadoos eat wear rings for breakfast lunch and dinner.

They are made of a plastic material that is pretty soft, so if something is pulled in there it wears very quickly.

Could cost up to $300 per instance.