Whats the least amount of water you can expect to launch a seadoo or waverunner in.?

Question

If I'm in 3 feet of water or more. I can go But, if any less than that, I get stuck. I was told I only need 2 inches of water by the seller.

Answer 1

You don't need much to launch it in if you don't climb on it to launch it.  Just don't start it.

Answer 2

The seller told you BS. Your weight will have alot to do with it too, by how much the boat is being pushed down into the water. But I would say 3ft or more sounds right.

Answer 3

A figure of speech selling tool. If it was an old stand up ski, and was been launched from a beach tote, he could get away with it... Maybe!

On the average, 2 to 3 feet deep is needed at the trailer tires.

Too many deciding factors. It's hard to give specific answer.

Personal watercraft size and weight make a difference.

Trailer size, tongue, tires & clearance can determine it.

Altitud of the towing vehicle hitch will change things.

Launching ramp inclination play a big roll too.

Answer 4

You will need at least 2 feet of water below the jetski before starting.  If anything less than 2 feet, you are risking the chance of sucking dirt and debris through the intake, which could result in having to repair it in the long run.  At 3 feet, you are safe.  If you are in water less than 2 feet, you will need to push your ski out until you are in at least 2 feet of water.  The guy who sold you the ski and told you that doesn't know what he is talking about.  If you start the ski in 2 inches of water, you are sucking in dirt and you will bottom out.