Anchoring a jet ski isn’t as simple as anchoring a boat. You won’t be able to find a jet ski anchor as easily in stores as you’ll find anchors for boats, nor is there the variety. This is because few jet ski owners want to use the storage space or have the added weight of an anchor, but we have ideas for that!
In this article we discuss what works and what doesn’t. And we tell you why along with specific recommendations.
Every motor you use will be different depending on its use and applications. Because of this, the fuel you use will depend on the motor. You will want to be specific and careful when fueling a jet ski as you want to make sure you are using the correct type for optimal running and ability. This will…
Properly storing boat and personal watercraft batteries over the winter will extend their useful life and save you hundreds of dollars. Here’s how to do it correctly.
A personal watercraft or jet ski can definitely pull a skier, and many more water toys. PWC or jet ski owners who want to get the most out of their watercraft need to understand the basics of towing and how to do so safely and at the correct speeds. There are things unique to using…
The best way to cjeck the year of your Yamaha WaveRunner is to look at the last two digits of the Hull Identification Number (HIN); however, you can also tell the year by the model and style of the jet ski. Yamaha Waverunners are a popular choice for buyers, and it is critical to be able to…
Bogging is caused when too much fuel is delivered from the carburetor to the motor. When this happens, less air gets pushed through, and the engine struggles to come to full power. It may feel like you are plowing water, or like the jet ski is failing to get enough speed to come up above water’s…
Anyone who has cold started a jet ski has the choke on their engine to thank. As is the case with smaller, two-stroke engines, the engine on a jet ski utilizes what is known as a choke to regulate the flow of fuel and air into the engine. This is especially important when the engine…
Jet skis are not all 2-stroke. Most jet skis are 4-stroke, as the 2-stroke units have gradually faded from the market. There are two types of engine options for a jet ski: a 2-stroke engine and a 4-stroke engine. The 4-stroke engine is now essentially universal. If you are looking at used jet skis, you…
Batteries on personal watercraft are often hidden or mounted in hard to find spots because of the limited space available in the hull.
Here is a guide to finding the battery in all major PWC brands.
Your Waverunner could be smoking for any number of reasons, the most common of which being an overfill of oil causing the oil to get into the airbox and on the air filter. This is a straightforward fix, and you can have your Waverunner back in top condition in no time. A little smoke at…
Jet skis can overheat for a variety of reasons: If you ride your jet ski a lot, you will eventually have a problem. It’s inevitable. One of the issues you may experience while jet skiing is overheating of the engine. This can be dangerous as it can damage the motor and could leave you stranded…
You can run personal watercraft engines (jet skis) while out of the water. You can typically start and run for 15 seconds without any source of cooling. With a flush adapter and water hose, you can run a ski out of water up to 2 minutes since the water supply cools engine and exhaust. If…
