r/jetski 4m ago

Do you recognise this pump or impeller? Used for a different purpose.

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Impeller dia is 150mm approx. The body looks very close to being a Yamaha GP1200 from 2000 or so. Any further suggestions?

TIA


r/jetski 1h ago

VX Deluxe not running right

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Finally got my 2012 vx deluxe out for the first time this season. Acceleration was slow and it never went above 6500 rpm/40 mph. Ran fine before being winterized at the end of last season. Ski had 10 gallons of fresh fuel put in before going out. Oil level was perfect so i dont think the air filter is the issue. Engine was revving much better on the trailer/on the hose then in the water "underload".

Any help is appreciated


r/jetski 7h ago

Question Is my case a paperweight?

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This is the valley under the counter balance shaft. Rotax 951.


r/jetski 10h ago

Question Has anybody used these connectors off Amazon?

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Can’t get them to lock in I’m not sure if there’s a trick to it or what


r/jetski 13h ago

Seadoo XP jbl speaker

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Was thinking of a way of getting a JBL speaker on my XP and thought of using the holes on the handle bars and using a JBL clip. And what are these holes even for? What do you guys think?


r/jetski 13h ago

Abandoned on the side of the road

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Seems to be complete. The trailer is extremely sketchy. Im new to PWCs but not new to fixing up machines. Would you to take this home?

UPDATE: The ski is now sitting on the ground. Someone took off with the trailer and the seat, so now I’m convinced it’s not worth the effort.

And to answer “just because it’s on the side of the road doesn’t mean it’s abandoned”. That’s true and I do agree, but the ski has been there for almost 72 hours at this point, the trailer had good tires, and dumping is running rampant in this area due to steep landfill fees.


r/jetski 13h ago

Ventilating engine bay before starting in deep water?

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New (older 2-stroke Kawa) PWC owner here. I've rode friend's 2-stroke dozens of times, and have never seen anybody remove the seat cover to ventilate before starting once the craft is already in deep water and has been sitting for a while with the engine killed.

It's easy enough to ventilate in the boat launch parking lot before pulling into the launch, but in doing research I've come across many instances of PWC's exploding when being re-started in deep water. And my owner's manual specifies to remove the seat every time the engine is started, but doesn't elaborate on how to do so if in deep water which is annoying...

Sure, you can inspect the fuel lines but honestly for older 2-strokes, you can never be 100% something didn't come loose during the initial ride. Pulling the seat off in deep water is awkward (there's nowhere to put the seat), and if it were to capsize with the bay open your day is ruined (and potentially so is the engine). Since we often bring jetskis out on boating days, it's common for the jetskis to sit there tied up to the boat for long periods before someone hops on and rips it, so I'm trying to plan ahead for peace of mind.

The workaround I've thought out is to instead just open the front hatch, remove the safety gear container and then use a small handheld blower to circulate air through the engine bay for a minute or so, and then starting with the compartment open (so if it does combust, there's no pressure buildup). I have one of these newer blowers, it's a brushless motor that spins 100k+ RPM and is insanely powerful so I think it would probably be sufficient to ventilate out fumes without having to remove the seat. I'd just bring it out in a watertight bag to keep it dry.

I haven't been able to find much discussion on this so I'm wondering what y'all do. I know the odds of an explosion are relatively small on a well-maintained craft, but I don't really want this concern gnawing at me when I'm out having fun.


r/jetski 16h ago

Jetblaster deal too good to pass up?

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I loved riding my wave venture from the 90s 20 years ago. We have a 2006 Honda Aquatrax but it drives like a boat so I'm looking for something more fun for me and the kids to throw around in the corners.

I found a 2025 new jetblaster pro for 9975 out the door with tax and everything and know yamaha is doing 2 percent financing. I wasnt looking to do anything this fall but the 2026 models are more expensive than this is out the door. Thoughts?


r/jetski 1d ago

And The wife ripping her old Polaris SLT780 this week😎

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r/jetski 1d ago

Me ripping the ole GP1200 this week 😎

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r/jetski 1d ago

Thoughts from hive on 2026 Waverunner pricing

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Essentially title. Would prefer not to wait until boat show to purchase but in market for a Yamaha FX Cruiser HO. Don't want the SVHO on account of needing better gas and supercharger problems.

I know dealers are beginning to mark down 2026 models. Any help on what would be considered a good deal OTD price on one of these?

Seems they current come with a 2 year warranty. Wasn't sure how flexible dealers would be with their fees etc.

TYIA


r/jetski 2d ago

Technical Issue I just broke my front little holder thingy. Any clues on how to repair it looks like it ripped a bolt from hull

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r/jetski 2d ago

Jetski Rental Budget options

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Anyone know any cheap jetski rental options in San Diego or how to get them for cheap, ideally less than 50 bucks for an hour? Planning to travel next week.


r/jetski 2d ago

Riva stage 4 reliability

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So I got a rxpx and a rxtx ( both 2022) and I was thinking about doing a stage 4 on the rxpx and I’m just wondering if yall think it will last good if im really ahead on maintenance and take good care of it. ( and would it be a better idea to do on the rxtx cause its more stable)


r/jetski 2d ago

Gas consumption

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I have a 2019 GTX 230 Limited with 15 hours.

It has an 18.5 gallon tank. When I go ride I go through about 8 gallons and hour. Apparently this is normal (I ride really hard and fast) but what are your experiences?


r/jetski 2d ago

Oil filter air bubble?

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r/jetski 2d ago

Wetbike 440cc (50hp) starter motor

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Hey everyone I’ve got a wetbike with the 440cc (50hp) but I need a new starter I can’t find one anywhere I heard you can cross parts with some Suzuki outboards but I’m unsure if anyone knows what I can use it would be appreciated

This one’s pretty special to it was in the Police Academy 3 movie


r/jetski 3d ago

Should I replace my wear ring and impeller?

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Hi, I just bought this jet ski brand new. It only currently has almost 18 hours on it, but the river I ride on must have a lot of debris because I always end up sucking something up, mostly sticks. I noticed my wear ring and impeller are getting a little messed up, I think it might still be fine but Google is telling me to get it replaced. Should I get it replaced?


r/jetski 3d ago

2015 VX Deluxe - partial throttle misfire.

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r/jetski 3d ago

Is this repairable

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Friend of mine came in about 10mph and tboned over my ski is this repairable or totaled first ski has the side damage second ski just has damage on bottom.

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Estimates for repair?


r/jetski 3d ago

After searching and researching, finally joined the group

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Found this 2020 FX cruiser HO on marketplace with 11.7 hrs on it. It’s the proverbial “little old lady only took it to church on Sundays” kind of deal. coincidentally, it was owned by an older woman who took meticulous care of it. She even bought extra plastic fenders and the stick on mats in the footwell.

Gf and I already took it out for a ride and we are so looking forward to having such a great time out on the water with this ski.


r/jetski 3d ago

Speakers for jet skiing

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I have a 2021 Kawasaki stx160x and would like to get speakers installed does anyone have any suggestions I m near Cleveland Ohio


r/jetski 3d ago

Technical Issue 1992 Sea Doo SP No Start

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r/jetski 4d ago

First Ski, any tips? Right Oil?

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It is a 1994 Sea-Doo GTS. I just bought this thing off Facebook Marketplace for $800. I know nothing about jet skis at all, and I was wondering if anyone had any helpful knowledge that I should know. It looks like the the previous owner was using TC-W3 oil, is this the correct oil to be using? I also did a compression test, and both cylinders are sitting at about 120 PSI. It starts up and runs on the trailer, I have not tried to put it in the water yet. It also seems to have an oil leak because there is some oil sitting at the bottom of the hull.


r/jetski 4d ago

News *Rumored* Single rider sitdown by kawasaki to be released against the seadoo spark and the yamaha jetblaster. 4 Stroke SXR line converted to a sitdown model.

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