Jet Ski Watercraft
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Maintaining your Jet Ski Trailer
You spend a lot of time making sure your personal watercraft is in tiptop shape. When it is, you reap the benefits of an enjoyable day on the water. Are you giving the same care to the trailer that carries your jet ski around?
It's just as important to maintain your jet ski trailer as it is your PWC, jet ski, or sea doo. Proper and safe transport of your personal watercraft is dependent on a proper and safe trailer. Any malfunction with your transport apparatus can cause severe damage to your expensive watercraft. It can also cause damage to those near a wayward jet ski that's unloosed itself from a faulty trailer.
Cleanliness is a simple but prime factor in jet ski and jet ski trailer maintenance. It's advisable to wash down your jet ski or any other PWC after use, before placement on a trailer. The trailer requires hosing down after each launch, and before each reloading of your watercraft. Any dirt, grime, and salt will run-off from your sea doo and trailer with these washings. This prevents corrosive effects on the paint and parts of this equipment.
The best preventative maintenance for a wave runner or other personal watercraft trailer is a walk-a-round check. Before you begin your trek to the water, inspect your trailer thoroughly. An organized check doesn't take a lot of time. It could save you money and grief. It's best to find small problems before they become expensive big problems.
Here are some things to look for when checking your jet ski trailer:
* Check your hazard lights and brake lights to make sure they're illuminating properly. It's wise to disconnect your trailer lights during pre-launch of your personal watercraft. This prevents shorting out of the electrical system and burning out of light bulbs. Keep some spare bulbs in your glove compartment.
* Check to make sure there are no openings around the sealed light system. Also, check that the light lens coverings are not cracked; make sure they're clean as well.
* Is the wiring housed within the frame and free from exposure to the elements? You don't want any electrical problems due to water exposure.
* Check the tires of your PWC trailer. Are they in good shape or do you need a wheel upgrade? Check for proper inflation of tires, and the spare trailer tire, if you have one. Ensure that trailer wheel lug nuts are tight enough. See that wheel bearings are maintained and greased, and that tire rims are not warped.
* Perform an axle inspection for signs of metal fatigue, rust, and general wear and tear. You can get a galvanized axle upgrade as an extra level of protection if your budget allows.
* During off-season storage, prevent your tires from going flat or from corroding by taking them off the trailer. Store them inside somewhere. You can use cement blocks or a jack to hold your trailer in a secure position. Just make sure you park it on a level spot.
* Check the suspension on your jet ski trailer. You don't want your PWC rocking and rolling down the highway due to an inadequate suspension system.
* Check the alignment of your jet ski trailer. This ensures smooth, safe transport of your sea doo, or jet ski. It also ensures less wear and tear on your tires.
* Check for cracks in the welds of the metal. Check for cracks in plastic parts of the trailer such as the fenders.
* Remove rust from any parts as soon as possible. Prime, and paint any areas that are victims of corrosion.
* Ensure that the load the personal watercraft trailer is carrying is under the maximum load carrying capacity. Excessive weight, beyond the trailers capacity, is harmful and dangerous.
* Check the winch mechanism after each use. This piece takes a lot of stress and it must be in proper working condition every time.
* Do not perform any PWC trailer alterations if it's still under warranty. You risk losing your warranty coverage if you perform modification work on your trailer.
Preventative maintenance of your PWC trailer will save you money and headaches. It will get you to the beach on time so you can enjoy sun, sand, and spray, as you ride the surf.
About the Author
Scott Sanders is a powersports enthusiast and staff member at Everything Powersports - the largest nationwide directory of atv rentals, boat rentals, houseboat rentals, jet ski rentals, moped rentals, motorcycle rentals, rhino rentals, snowmobile rentals, toy hauler rentals and more.
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Jet Ski $60.54 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Jet Ski is the brand name of personal watercraft manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The name, however, has become a genericized trademark for any type of personal watercraft. Jet Ski can also refer to versions of PWCs with pivoting handlepoles known as standups. Sit Down PWCs are also called Jet Skis. Also, WaveRunners and Jet Skis are essentially the same thing; but WaveRunner is the trademark name for Yamahas line of water craft, Whereas Jet Ski is the trademark for Kawasakis line. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 72 Publication Date: 2010/08/02 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.17 inches |
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Classic WaveGear Deluxe Personal Watercraft Large Cover $64.95 This Deluxe Personal Watercraft Cover By Classic Accessories will maintain and protect your watercraft or jet ski from harmful elements such as rain, sun, dirt and pollutants. This heavy-duty Personal Watercraft Cover is just the thing to shield your jet ski from the damaging elements that can take years off its life! Ideal for storage and hauling. Integrated trailering design for protection on the road. Made of UV resistant ProtekX fabric. Zippered fuel tank access door on both sides. Rear air vents reduce moisture and wind lofting. Tension panels for added security when hauling on the highway. Quick adjusting side-release strap buckles. Built-in strap keepers to hold extra strap length after tightening. Deluxe Personal Watercraft Cover is an excellent low cost way to take care of your expensive toy! Features: UV Resistant ProtekX Extreme fabric for maximum protection against harmful elements such as sun, rain, dirt and pollutants. Rear air vents reduce inside moisture and wind lofting Handy zippered fuel tank access door on both sides Integrated storage bag Integrated trailering system with built-in quick adjusting straps Elastic cord hem for a fast, tight fit Tension panels tightly secure cover for highway travel Quick adjusting side-release strap buckles Built-in strap keepers secure excess strap after tightening Fits a watercraft more than 124" long IMPORTANT SHIPPING INFORMATION: UPS 2nd Day Air Service is NOT available. This item must be shipped via UPS Ground Service ONLY. Ground Service can only be delivered within the 48 continental United States. |
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Classic WaveGear Deluxe Personal Watercraft Medium Cover $64.95 This Deluxe Personal Watercraft Cover By Classic Accessories will maintain and protect your watercraft or jet ski from harmful elements such as rain, sun, dirt and pollutants. This heavy-duty Personal Watercraft Cover is just the thing to shield your jet ski from the damaging elements that can take years off its life! Ideal for storage and hauling. Integrated trailering design for protection on the road. Made of UV resistant ProtekX fabric. Zippered fuel tank access door on both sides. Rear air vents reduce moisture and wind lofting. Tension panels for added security when hauling on the highway. Quick adjusting side-release strap buckles. Built-in strap keepers to hold extra strap length after tightening. Deluxe Personal Watercraft Cover is an excellent low cost way to take care of your expensive toy! Features: UV Resistant ProtekX Extreme fabric for maximum protection against harmful elements such as sun, rain, dirt and pollutants. Rear air vents reduce inside moisture and wind lofting Handy zippered fuel tank access door on both sides Integrated storage bag Integrated trailering system with built-in quick adjusting straps Elastic cord hem for a fast, tight fit Tension panels tightly secure cover for highway travel Quick adjusting side-release strap buckles Built-in strap keepers secure excess strap after tightening Fits a watercraft up to 124" long IMPORTANT SHIPPING INFORMATION: UPS 2nd Day Air Service is NOT available. This item must be shipped via UPS Ground Service ONLY. Ground Service can only be delivered within the 48 continental United States. |
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Coverite Medium Universal PWC Personal Watercraft Cover $105.97 Universal Jet Ski cover features a reflective fabric to keep your watercraft cooler Cover protects from harmful pollution and UV raysJet Ski gear protects against snowy and wet climatesFeatures a 3-layer water resistant fabricAll-around elastic hems for a fast and snug fitSuper-soft, non-abrasive fabricFeatures double-stitched seams for maximum strengthFabric naturally resists rot and mildewStorage bag and tie-down rope includedSizing Information: Size medium is for 2- to 3-person modelFits overall length from 103 inches to 114 inches with girth up to 294 inchesClean with a soft brush and lukewarm water, do not use laundry soap or detergent, air dryNOTE: Allow engine to cool before covering your personal watercraft. Take care not to burn yourself on any hot metal or exhaust pipes. |
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Coverite Universal PWC Small Personal Watercraft Cover $95.57 Coverite universal Jet Ski cover features reflective fabric that keeps your watercraft coolerPersonal watercraft cover protects from harmful pollution and UV raysCover is crafted of 3-layer fabric that's water resistant yet breathable for extremely wet or snowy climatesAll-around elastic hems for a fast and snug fitSuper soft, non-abrasive fabricDouble stitched seams for maximum strengthFabric naturally resists rot and mildewStorage bag and tie-down rope includedSizing information: size Small is for a 1-person model, fits overall length up to 102 inches, girth up to 270 inchesClean with a soft brush and lukewarm water, do not use laundry soap or detergent, air dryNOTE: allow engine to cool before covering your personal watercraft. Take care not to burn yourself on any hot metal or exhaust pipes |
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Jet Ski Racing $10 Jet Ski Racing |
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Man on Jet Ski $19.99 Man on Jet Ski - Premium Poster |
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Speeding Jet Ski $24.99 Speeding Jet Ski - Photographic Print |
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Classic Accessories 82633 Deluxe Personal Watercraft Cover Black/GrayMedium $72.34 Storage and hauling can be hard on your jet skia the rain sun and grime can take a toll after a while. This heavyduty Personal Watercraft Cover is just the thing to shield your jet ski from the damaging elements that can take years off its life Ideal for storage and hauling. Integrated trailering design for protection on the road Made of U.V. resistant ProtekX+ fabric Zippered fuel tank access door on both sides Elastic cord hem for tight customized fit Rear air vents reduce moisture and wind lofting Tension panels for added security when hauling on the highway Quick adjusting siderelease strap buckles Builtin strap keepers to hold extra strap length after tightening Integrated storage bag. Fits a oneperson watercraft up to 124 long |
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Classic Accessories 82643 Deluxe Personal Watercraft Cover Black/Gray Large $75.78 Storage and hauling can be hard on your jet skia the rain sun and grime can take a toll after a while. This heavyduty Personal Watercraft Cover is just the thing to shield your jet ski from the damaging elements that can take years off its life Ideal for storage and hauling. Integrated trailering design for protection on the road Made of U.V. resistant ProtekX+ fabric Zippered fuel tank access door on both sides Elastic cord hem for tight customized fit Rear air vents reduce moisture and wind lofting Tension panels for added security when hauling on the highway Quick adjusting siderelease strap buckles Builtin strap keepers to hold extra strap length after tightening Integrated storage bag. Fits a two and threeperson watercraft more than 124 long |
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Man Riding a Jet Ski $24.99 Man Riding a Jet Ski - Photographic Print |
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Person Riding a Jet Ski $29.99 Person Riding a Jet Ski - Photographic Print |
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Sock Monkey Jet Ski Sports Women's Zip Hoodie by CafePress $42.5 This sock monkey really knows how to have fun on his stand up jet ski. This design is sure to please all jetski and personal watercraft lovers. Sports Women's Zip Hoodie It's hip. And it zips. Which means you can look great and stay toasty-warm in this soft zip-up fleece hooded sweatshirt from Hanes. And when things heat up, it slips off with quick pull on the jam resistant zipper.8 oz. fleece blend 80% cotton/ |
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Watercraft $19.99 Craig Roberts Watercraft - Photographic Print |
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Man Riding Jet-Ski $29.99 Bill Bachmann Man Riding Jet-Ski - Photographic Print |
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A Couple Riding a Jet Ski in the Sea $24.99 A Couple Riding a Jet Ski in the Sea - Photographic Print |
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Lake Mead Jet Ski Adventure Tour From Las Vegas $294 Cut loose and whizz over the vast surface of lovely Lake Mead on a state- of-the-art 95 horse- power jet ski (PWC).This exhilarating adventure takes you to the largest man-made lake in the Western Hemisphere where water temperatures reach a comfortable 85 degrees in summer.The top-of-the-range PWCs are a blast to ride, offering a precise balance of power and control. A quick twist of the throttle and the excitement continues as you explore towering cliffs and remote coves searching for desert big horn sheep and other wildlife. As an added bonus, the jet skis have dry compartments, so you can bring your camera along. No special license or permits are required to operate this two-person watercraft. |
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Personal Watercraft: Yamaha, 1987-1991 $35.2 SELOC Marine maintenance and repair manuals offer the most comprehensive, authoritative information available for outboard, inboard, stern-drive and diesel engines, as well as personal watercraft. SELOC has been the leading source of how-to information for the marine industry since 1974. Designed and written to serve the needs of the professional mechanic, do-it-yourself boat enthusiast, instructor and student, these manuals are based on actual teardowns done by Chilton Marine's editors/authors in our on-site facility. Providing complete coverage on everything from basic maintenance to engine overhaul, every manual features: -Simple-to-follow, step-by-step, illustrated procedures -Hundreds of exploded drawings, photographs and tables -Troubleshooting sections, accurate specifications and wiring diagrams -Recognized and used by technical trade schools as well as the U.S. military Covers all Yamaha, Jet-N-Cat and other Cuyuna-powered personal watercraft models. Over 645 illustrations |
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Personal Watercraft: Yamaha, 1992-1997 $35.19 SELOC Marine maintenance and repair manuals offer the most comprehensive, authoritative information available for outboard, inboard, stern-drive and diesel engines, as well as personal watercraft. SELOC has been the leading source of how-to information for the marine industry since 1974. Designed and written to serve the needs of the professional mechanic, do-it-yourself boat enthusiast, instructor and student, these manuals are based on actual teardowns done by Chilton Marine's editors/authors in our on-site facility. Providing complete coverage on everything from basic maintenance to engine overhaul, every manual features: -Simple-to-follow, step-by-step, illustrated procedures -Hundreds of exploded drawings, photographs and tables -Troubleshooting sections, accurate specifications and wiring diagrams -Recognized and used by technical trade schools as well as the U.S. military Covers all Aqua-Jet, Faze II, Fazer, Jet-n-Cat, Scram-Jet, Tide Rider, Super Jet, Wave Jammer, Wave Runner, Wet Jet and other Cuyuna powered models. Over 475 illustrations |
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Jet-Skiing in Orlando $25.27 See the spray fly and feel the wind in your hair as you tour lovely Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon on a personal watercraft (jet ski).Explore the wonders of Disney World by water with a helpful guide. See the Magic Kingdom and view magnificent resorts like Grand Floridian, Polynesian Resort and Wilderness Lodge. Or choose the 'free ride' option and chase around on your own, or with friends, in a safe area as big as three football pitches.Once you've tasted the thrill, you'll be longing to do it again. |