PWC Winterization
 

Hi All,

This is my first year owning new (to me) PWCs and I'm looking for recommendations for someone to winterize them. I've owned boats for many years and I'm familiar with the process for boats but obviously it's different for the PWCs.

I'm looking for what's needed for proper winterization, approximate costs and with whom people have had good experiences.

The PWCs are 2005 Sea Doo four stroke supercharged models.


Thanks and Best Regards!

Gusman

Hi Gusman, the procedure is fairly simple, but it depends on where you will be storing your PWC (indoor or outdoors). Here is a link to Sea Doo instructions which should get you started. http://www.sea-doo.net/winterize/winterize1.html
I store my 2004 Sea Doo indoors, so I don't need to do the anti-freeze. But I change the oil, remove as much fuel as I can, add fuel stabilizer, fog the motor, and that's it. Feel free to PM me with questions.

Here is what I do
 

Hi Gusman,

Here is what I do:

1. Fill the PWC with gas and add marine Stabil
2. Run the PWC for a short time (minute or two) to allow the stabilized gas mixture to circulate through the system
3. Remove the battery and place it on a trickle charger for the winter
4. Thoroughly clean and wax the hull
5. Put the PWC in storage (storage unit) with the seat and storage compartment open to allow any residual water to evaporate
6. Put dryer sheets and mouse pellets in the storage area to prevent any winter mouse damage

Some people will additionally "fog" the engine. I have found that it has not really been necessary (IMHO).

If you don't want to DIY
 

I recently paid $190 for HK Powersports to winterize mine and do an oil change. I have a 2011 Yamaha 4-stroke.

I just winterized my seadoo GTI SE 130 yesterday cost me $109.00 for all the stuff I needed to winterize & oil & filter change + 3- new plugs

I use HK powersports for my 1999 Tigershark with a Suzuki 2 stroke engine in it (engine is half the age of the machine) They fog it, stabilize the gas, and remove the battery for me for convenience because I trickle charge the battery over the winter ( on my 5th year with the same battery). Because of the size they only charge $89. Well Worth it for me because it is on them with a engine problem in the Spring (Except for plugs and electrical of course)

Fill with fuel, add Stabil
Get some RV Antifreeze, a funnel, and a short length of hose

Connect the hose to the inlet, typically on the back, left side of the Seadoo
Have someone start the Seadoo, and spray fogging oil into the air intake per instructions, while you pour antifreeze thru the funnel into the hose.

Once you see pink fluid come out of the exhaust, shut down the motor
Pull the spark plugs, and spray fogging oil into the cylinders
Remove the battery and store it inside
Cover the seadoo with a tarp or have schinkwrapped

Try DaSilva Motorsports - I use them for my 1997 SeaDoo and also for my Can Am Spyder - very fair and in Moultonborough. Phone
Number 603-253-6688 - Great mechanics!

HK is the best
 

You cannot go wrong with HK. Great family business.

I have had 5 Yamaha jet skis and a Yamaha LS 2000 boat. All of them have been maintained by HK and I cannot say enough nice things about them.

Fair prices and they care about your jet ski or boat like it was their own.