PWC Winterization

GusMan · 10-15-2014, 06:08 AM

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

chipj29 · 10-15-2014, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GusMan

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.

jetskier · 10-15-2014, 07:12 AM

Hi Gusman,

Here is what I do:

Fill the PWC with gas and add marine Stabil
Run the PWC for a short time (minute or two) to allow the stabilized gas mixture to circulate through the system
Remove the battery and place it on a trickle charger for the winter
Thoroughly clean and wax the hull
Put the PWC in storage (storage unit) with the seat and storage compartment open to allow any residual water to evaporate
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).

feb · 10-15-2014, 07:44 AM

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

fpartri497 · 10-15-2014, 08:00 AM

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

AC2717 · 10-15-2014, 09:02 AM

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)

Rinkerguy · 10-15-2014, 02:56 PM

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

Marauder · 10-15-2014, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GusMan

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

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!

TiltonBB · 10-15-2014, 09:04 PM

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.

10-15-2014, 06:08 AM	#1
GusMan Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 133 Thanks: 1 Thanked 45 Times in 26 Posts	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

10-15-2014, 07:12 AM	#3
jetskier Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Reading, MA and South Down Shores Posts: 851 Thanks: 57 Thanked 183 Times in 114 Posts	Here is what I do Hi Gusman, Here is what I do: Fill the PWC with gas and add marine Stabil Run the PWC for a short time (minute or two) to allow the stabilized gas mixture to circulate through the system Remove the battery and place it on a trickle charger for the winter Thoroughly clean and wax the hull Put the PWC in storage (storage unit) with the seat and storage compartment open to allow any residual water to evaporate 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).

10-15-2014, 07:44 AM	#4
feb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith (Winnisquam) & Nashua, NH Posts: 213 Thanks: 25 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts	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.

10-15-2014, 08:00 AM	#5
fpartri497 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Concord NH Posts: 681 Thanks: 97 Thanked 48 Times in 39 Posts	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 __________________ dont worry be happy

10-15-2014, 09:02 AM	#6
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,574 Thanks: 753 Thanked 354 Times in 266 Posts	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) __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

10-15-2014, 02:56 PM	#7
Rinkerguy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 122 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	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

10-15-2014, 09:04 PM	#9
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,996 Thanks: 697 Thanked 2,196 Times in 931 Posts	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.

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