Winterizing jet skies??

Question

what needs to be done to have jet skies stored safly in the winter without having to spend 100 a ski. i kno wyou have to run the water out of them and maby put a littl eoil into the cylanders but how do you have water run thru them so you can put in the winterization gell. i have a kawi super sprort xi 750 and yamaha wav radior 700 bolth 94 s

Answer 1

If you have a heated garage NOTHING. You ned to empty the gas taks and buy 3 gallons of winterize solution for the cooling sytem...run it through the entire system. You can srink wrap it if you wish or if it exposed to weather in any way

Answer 2

I guess that really depends on where you live.  If the temperatures get ice cold the best thing to do is keep them inside.  If that is not possible then make sure you grease evrything real well according the the manufacturers instructions including the shaft bearings. Drain the gas and start the engine to burn off any gas left in the lines.  I like to marinate the engine in WD-40.   This helps with moisture build up that will occur if the ski is covered long enough.  Also remeber to drain any water in the engine bay.  The standup may be easy enough to glip upside down but if you can't do that then suck up the water with a siphon hose or a large sponge.  Also, invest in good covers and "sacrificial covers" like blue tarps.  The tarps will probably be scrap by next spring but it will help keep you skiis nice and dry and protect your expensive cover.

Answer 3

I just finished doing my boat, this article should cover all your questions, I have a printed copy I have been using for 3 years and it hasn't let me down yet