$1200 Project "Jet-Ski" Package (INSANE DEAL)

[@richardsutton4828]

One brake light out on the trailer.

[@wyattflanders8459]

Just a manual blinker

[@josephmcmicking161]

It's best to bypass the oil tank and go straight pre mix gas. If the oil pump goes while riding which is very common for older machines you will blow up the engine.

[@ar2043]

Many people choose to do that, and I can understand why. But not on the direct injected machine from Polaris. If he gets rid of the oil pump, how is he going to get lubrication to the lower end of the motor? He's not. The fuel is injected directly on top of the piston. The oil pump has three outlets with the one going to each cylinders lower end. Never remove the oil pump on a direct injection unit.

[@george31380]

Check the water rules for yourself. There are tons of Karens that live on water that like to make there own rules.

[@charliemartin-k7m]

He did more then me I would have just ignored her, there are way to many Karens out there and the way the houses looked I bet she was just making up rules.

[@livens100]

Alot of older people who live on lakes think they own the lake too. And if young guys jumping the docks was the issue then just ban the "jumping" part. Not sure how you can ban jet skis but speed boats are just fine for them.

[@diesel7903]

I would have gave her the one finger wave and went about my day.

[@alliancesepticservice2963]

Their*

[@jacksonelliott1]

On those old seadoos always replace fuel lines if they are grey. The grey lines break down with ethanol and clog up your carbs. I would also suggest replacing the small oil pump lines running to your intake and triple check that your oil pump is functioning correctly. If you want peace of mind you can delete oil injection and run premix. It costs more because it uses more oil but for me it is worth it. I have 4 of these old seadoos and they are insanely fun to ride and wrench on. Also keep an eye on your plugs to make sure it isn't running lean but you're a two stroke guy you know how that works. Keep wrenching!

[@gageevans1247]

A bigger issue is when those lines are when they are connected the plastic liner is known to fold up inside the line and cause a clog.

[@BruceXP]

that lady was messing with you. If there was no sign, then go flying past her house. She just doesn't want no smoke from that beast 800.

[@Justcarlosdiaz]

Nothing more annoying than an old person with nothing to do

[@RealSuburbanCowboy]

Some machines have a "key" for a beginner mode that limits the speed. That may, or may not be the issue. Also, you don't want to start those in shallow water. They will suck up rocks into the impeller. Great score.

[@jerrywilcox9890]

That's to old to have that key setup.

[@charleslaatz6189]

It could have a worn out wear ring in the jet drive though. The impellers have plastic wear rings and if it's worn out from sucking in rocks or other debris it could rob power

[@brianbiddle2456]

hardest working man on utube ,be proud joe youve built an awesome life for yourself.congradations you ve earned it.

[@ar2043]

This is going to be great. Now you are barking up my tree. I raced, wrenched and rebuilt these for 25 years. Especially the Sea-Doo and Polaris models. Can't wait to sit back and kick my feet up and watch this one…

[@trvman1]

what people don't realize. Unless you can do the work yourself, you can't find anyone who will work on 2 strokes anymore. So if you have problems, you have to do what these people did. Put them up for sale and get peanuts for them.

[@Chattsteezy]

@@trvman1 They were cool in the 90's and that's where they should've stayed.

[@seanmartin2382]

I bought almost the same ski to restore, 2000 seadoo gtx 951 carb....went through the entire ski (every system) sent computer to nick and jess at westside powersports to have it checked and program 2 new keys...hauls arse..I may have 2k in it total. Love the old 2-smokes

[@AbcDef-iq4no]

I love the lake patrol lady: no fast jet skis allowed but her loud barking dogs are are okay.

[@slagdemon]

The seadoo is a 787 cc engine, making 110 hp. Great engine, lots of power, fairly reliable seadoos go. Some refer to them as 785 cc or 800 cc as well.

[@ar2043]

All very accurate information. And I haven't watched the video yet, but if the Sea-Doo seems to be running OK but doesn't make enough power under load out on the water, check the RAVE valves and bellows. The valves can be stuck or there can be a tear or a hole in the bellows not allowing the valves to lift and losing 4 to 500 RPM on the top end. Also, make sure the oil injection pumps are hooked up. Some people delete them and run pre-mix. If the next owner doesn't know that or doesn't notice it, bye-bye two-stroke. That Sea-Doo 110 is one of the most solid motors out there when rebuilt and taken care of correctly. Anyhow, I'm actually going to go watch the video now. I will be back here a lot though because you are barking right up my tree with Watercraft.

[@mattdogg02]

@@ar2043 I would say to also check the wear ring... although it was hard to hear if there was any cavitation compared to acceleration in the video

[@ar2043]

Good point and I absolutely agree. He really has to get a flashlight in there and check out everything. And intake grate, impeller, wearing etc. etc. etc. Also on a separate note, it's OK to run them for 10 or 12 seconds but he needs to realize that the water is also used to keep the drive shaft seals and bearings cool. If he runs them too long without a hose on them, he could burn up the drive shaft seals and bearings. And of course he needs to know that if he puts it on a hose and runs it, it engine on then the water and then when he's done it's turn off the water then shut off the engine or he could wind up filling his engine with water through the exhaust.

[@bflat99]

Great info. Also if your rpms give you problems on the water, check the voltage regulator. You can pull the red wire off and the problem will go away (except your battery won't charge). This is a quick way to diagnose. I didn't watch the video yet, but if you have grey fuel lines, they HAVE to be replaced and the carb will need cleaned. They make this green goo that clogs the fuel system. Another common problem is a leaking oil tank. The bottom grommet is cheap to replace. If your lcd display is booked, they make a replacement diffuser film for cheap. And chances are, your fuel gauge will need repaired. Tons of youtube videos for that. Lastly, if you add a battery tender, put an inline power switch to prevent the tender from backfeeding the computer while it sits.

[@solanaceae2069]

Many Bombardier 2-cycle* engines are manufactured by Rotax in Austria. The same manufacturer that makes high-output, low-weight engines for light aircraft. Have a dual-expansion chamber, H.O. model allegedly capable of 118+hp sitting in my shed waiting for the proper application to come along to install it into.

[@JohnnieBravo1]

Oh thank goodness you're here. I was beginning to think I was going to have to go through a Friday without a 2vintage fix,

[@thebigguy8306]

Admiral Webb, commander of the Lake Winnebago fleet. Great find, a money-saving project for many of us "Shadetree mechanics" who would prefer NOT to buy new Dry rot tires, from boat country Minnesota, I always worry about trailer wheel bearings going out. I am sure they hum when rolling but my radio is too loud to hear them

[@quietbrianquiet]

Those worm gear clamps dig into the rubber fuel line hose and cause small cuts in the fuel line. Check out "fuel injection clamps" they are a compression type clamp and much better suited for a project like this. Great content. Thanks

[@digger_jon2778]

Tht plug being loose is prolly what cause it to no start for the guy another recommendation is torque spark plugs treat her like a airplane with maintenance and she won't leave you stranded..neglect her and she will hate you

[@davidr6585]

One thing to think about, bein' the wrenchin' guy you are. When you go to test drive somethin' what depends on water holdin' it up... BRING A PADDLE!!!! 😉

[@MPDano]

The Polaris direct injection is a tricky bird. I bought a 1200cc Virage without the EMM (computer) and found out the Injectors have to match the EMM. I believe I figured out how to program them to match, but wasn't easy. I can tell you when running right, these things haul arse. Here is a link to my playlist that has videos of my struggles to success. kzbin.info/aero/PL2PCIK4XmAd97y_r1kWjcJGHseMCpkTIs

[@chasenorman7827]

You should always run them with water as the impeller needs the water to lubricate it ,running it dry damages them in my experience.

[@bradenwuesthoff5639]

no the impeller doesnt touch anything inside the pump. Just the engine needs water if ran for more than a 60 secs or so

[@SuperCreativeLemon]

The shaft seal needs water, especially sea doos carbon seal

[@bradenwuesthoff5639]

@@SuperCreativeLemon oh I guess youre right. I mainly know superjets

[@je5635]

You should really check our what she said. I think its crap. A jet ski is a water craft no different than a boat. They are even registered/titled the same. That lady is full of it.

[@teethofthelamb]

Try a hot air gun on the faded plastic it will make it look new. Then put some wipe new on it. I’ve brought quit a few 4wheelers back to life using this method and they were faded white, no scrapping just using the hot air gun, even black plastic gets new life. Nice find

[@ar2043]

Yup!!! The heat gun trick is amazing when it works!!!!

[@livethecrazylife5779]

Love coming home after 15 he shift and seeing the goat uploading

[@7771ham]

I have a 95 and 96 seadoo xp. The grey lines HAVE to be replaced. They breakdown over time and will shoot all the sludge into your crabs causing all kinds of issue. I replaced the grey lines in both mine. Cleaned and rebuild the carbs. They both run great and as long as you keep up maintenance they will take care of you too! 👍🏼

[@volusia407]

Sure would like to see the W state law regarding lakes. In Florida, all bodies of water are state jurisdiction up to the high waterline except those man made lakes on private acreage.

[@glennahoopes2895]

You might check the seals in the back where the jet goes through the haul before putting it in the water especially since they been sitting for a long time.

[@TheCrash1987]

Very Respectful interaction with the owner, props to you for sure.

[@adrianmetelli5751]

Hey. Just a heads up with the ficht fuel injection. Make sure the computer gets it water cooling. If it doesn't it will overheat and Fry itself

[@TubeNicho]

I bought a 98 Seadoo last summer on a smoking deal. "wouldn't start". Replaced starter for $50 and cleaned carbs.

[@j.w.3345]

Nice deal!! Great summer fun! Left brake light on the trailer is out. Just letting you know.

[@AbcDef-iq4no]

An excellent way to get the hard plastic/fiberglass surfaces of jet skis clean is with green scrubby pads and a pail of water with a cup each of Limeaway (found at any Dollar Tree) and baking soda, followed immediately by a rinse with clean water.

[@thesaltlifemanshow5522]

Back in 2013 I bought a 2000 Kawasaki stx900 from a local dealer for 1800 bucks. It had around 65 hours on it and was owned by a guy in his 40s that only used it when his grandkids would come for a weekend now and then. It literally looked new and had a new cover and matching lifejacket. Fast forward to now it's been modded and has a turbo on it. Easily a 100mph ski and it's one of the rare ones with reverse which is very handy for trailering. And yes it came with the matching trailer for it. Gotta admit its probably the best thing I've ever purchased and I ride it every week once the weather gets above 60 here in Indiana. Kawasaki is my brand for quads bikes and waverunners

[@stevenl8687]

Use a magic eraser on the the hull it will come out like new. Spray nine is great too. Love your Vids.

[@Bennydyk]

Welcome to the world of 20 year old jet skis!! You don't need to worry about your hair going gray because you're going to pull it all out!!!!

[@r1sabotage]

Your comment had me dying 😂... I bought a 1999 Seadoo GTI for $800 in May. So far, in 4+ months, I've spent about 2 hours riding it. It has broken down with a new issue after every ride. I'm up to about $2000 in repairs, with a new engine being my last big expense. What a f-ing money pit... But I'm determined to have this thing running like new and being dependable. I did end up buying a 2016 GTI Limited to balance out my stress by having a dependable machine

[@Kana0211]

​@@r1sabotagejust bought a 2002 GTI LE and the rear cylinder blew up on me 15 minutes into the first outing, limped it back home on one cylinder and now I am $1,000 in repairs, new top end with cylinders and cover since previous owners did not winterize it at all, have the whole entire engine pulled out in them cleaning the hull as well. About to rebuild the top end since parts are coming finally and also needed a new drive shaft and carbon seal. Going to have someone service my jet pump and if needed rebuild it as well, and also having reprogrammed a new key. My project so far as well

[@erichaight9347]

The carbon seal like to go out often in the Polaris jetski so keep an eye out for water in the haul

[@mattdogg02]

Bombardier = Bom-Bar-Dee-A... and that is Seadoo's parent company

[@AZVIDS]

“Bomb-ba-deer” is the American pronunciation…eh?😉

[@RARufus]

Ya French is hard for us Americans. Fancy Quebec and their fancy french!

[@DestinationDesert]

Joe been hammering out content! Between wrenching and editing I don't know how you do it. Awesome job!

[@saideragaming]

Non - Stop Work, that's is the answer.

[@mikeckenour9440]

Make sure your wear ring isn't worn out on the jet pump ..i own a gennis and it should cruise over 50mph

[@2-STROKEFUN]

The Seadoo is a better ski, the Polaris is descent especially with the later years. Earlier years are very problematic. I loved hearing the old Seadoo sitting for a few years just fire right up.

[@MPDano]

Subjective, but I guarantee you that polaris will scream away from the seadoo. I had a polaris virage 1200 similar to his and it was scary fast.

[@ar2043]

Especially if the Polaris Virage TX was fitted with a 6° pump wedge, modified stock sponsons and an Ocean Pro ride plate!! Bye Bye THAT particular Sea-Doo!!!!

[@2-STROKEFUN]

@@MPDano I wouldn’t say scream since they both have a the relatively same stock top speed. Though I haven’t ridden them so that is subjective lol. The GTX states 53-55 and Genesis states 55-58 as far as what I’ve seen online

[@MPDano]

@Erick Shillinger true sir. I can just atest that the polaris virage gets to speed real quick. I hit 60 real fast and it was just too scary to go faster and I know it still had more. The one I had could have had more speed options as I got it 2nd hand.

[@SeaDooEric]

The SeaDoo has a 787, great engine.the Polaris is going to be problematic, part it out and you'll make a lot of money

[@kenjohnson5498]

I had to chuckle when force of habit had you plug the lights in on the trailer even in the driveway lol

[@leewaken5059]

2 things... 1) I am very pleased to see you can properly back up a trailer.👍🏼 2) You are polite and compliant with your fellow human beings.🏁

[@justinmatthews9465]

Love the long jetski videos keep them coming please ! I just bought a aquratrax turbo jetski it was running when I bought it so didn’t have to do any of this but still love jetski content

[@CharlesDonaldson-oz2dl]

You can try Land Rover but more than one auto make, makes some just like that that go right into the top of the fuel tank. I've seen a Land Rover and one other make that looks like that on top of the fuel tank on vehicles. but if you talked to a few car mechanics and show them pictures of that fuel pump setup from the top one of them will know what's very very close but legally watercraft mechanics probably couldn't tell you to try that.

[@mattdogg02]

Yesss.... been wanting you to get into some other vehicles, liking the boat project and now these!

[@SeanSR]

Awesome video your really branching out, first boats now jet skis.

[@that_yeller_foreman1529]

the little frog in the Polaris storage box : )

[@aarons3154]

Not sure if you caught it or not, the drivers tail light is out on the trailer 👍

[@Military-Museum-LP]

No one, NO ONE puts out more quality videos than you! Do you sleep and night because you must be editing at all hours. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CHANNEL

[@themanchannel9058]

"The Works" toilet bowl cleaner will remove the stains on the white parts of the hull and foot wells like magic.

[@jerrywilcox9890]

​@@themanchannel9058 what's that got to do with what he said lol.

[@nickpeterson4071]

Lol that has nothing to do with hoe hard Joe hits his content

[@markusrice9610]

Lol it's a SEA DON'T.... That rope is definitely for towing it in WHEN it breaks.

[@blkicemike4857]

I thought Blk burn plug means flooding, or mix too rich,. I always went with brown burn plug, burning lil lean but performance wise best??

[@glenjohnston6668]

The blue oil has TC-W3 in it an will cause your inner crank seals to leak oil into your cylinders, it will also cause the oil tank to leak

[@MrColdwatercanyon]

Those are the good models you can have a blast this summer

[@seansysig]

Driver side trailer light out. Make sure engine temps are within normal operating range. They are notorious for manifold and head gasket leaks.

[@2-STROKEFUN]

Low drive speed usually means wear ring and impeller damage

[@Stephen033]

Really nice, love that you are mixin it up a little bit and workin on different things. Keep up the great work.

[@firehades2007]

Interesting piece of history you have there... Bombardier was the parent company of Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) which is also the maker of Can-Am bikes/Atvs, Ski-Doo/Lynx sleds and the big Snow Cats used in heavy deep snow in Canada and Alaska. That is an original Rotax engine made in Austria which BRP now also owns.

[@gillianforsey2292]

Need to get rid of the hose clamps on the fuel lines, they should be the crimp style clamps that make a full 360 degree contact. The last thing you want on a jet ski is a fuel leak !

[@andrewgibson1991]

Always fun watching your stuff man great job

[@chrisao1987]

Even if the fuel pump goes bad just get a electronic one and put it on. The no jetski sounds a bit off.

[@dalesmth1]

A lot of the guys in the Polaris PWC community would ditch the fitch fuel injection, and convert the to Carbs. I got ahold of one of those engines. Converted it to Carb. And installed it in an SL700 hull.

[@greathornedowl3644]

Another informative learning moment, and a great project. 😥NO, Vinny? "Swim faster Vinny." Quick flip, or added to the Webb collection?

[@dale5898]

There has to be a way to hook up a garden hose so you can run them and not cook the engine. Most outboards have them.

[@imtonedeaf1]

I've found fuel injected things need the proper voltage just the idle battery not enough for things to run proper dirty connections usually

[@rdietz68]

Your "TOAD" mentioned at 4:05 was still hanging out at 22:23 on the side when you lifted the cushion.

[@toryminier3760]

I would check oil injection pumps or block off and premix, not really supposed to rev these like that without a load (water) to push back

[@toryminier3760]

Sea Doo is a 787 rave valve motor. 110 hp stock

[@shawnmclaughlin7418]

OK I'm chiming in one more time I got a little trick for you that I learned having boats and sea doos when you put them in the water have an extra long rope that's tied to the bow of those things and then tie the rope to the back of the trailer really good back to truck in until they float off and then slowly pull forward pull the slack out of the rope and they'll just kind of lightly run with the trailer then you get out of the truck and just grab 1 you never get wet never have to jump on the back of the tailgate or anything. p.s check the laws on that lake because lake homeowners are some of the biggest Karen's around.

[@edwardcarpenter2217]

You and your wife are going to have fun at the lake with those

[@dominickserignese8837]

Super DEAL! Those are quality machines. I bet you can get 2 Grand a piece for them.

[@MaxGibbons]

The frog in with those spark plugs at 22:35 :)

[@peterhendry2154]

When using a jump battery if is always recommended to connect the negative directly to the engine

[@johnathanlee4006]

Oh, on the polaris, it seems like the TPS is bad. Mine did the same thing, but it would not go past 5k replaced it and runs great

[@johnathanlee4006]

The polaris is a good one the only down fall is the ficht fuel system. The injectors have to match the emm. And parts for them r expensive

[@HiHi-gg5hr]

take out the rubber brackets and pull the muffler out, clean it and make sure the tube for the exhaust exit is not clogged either

[@johnmccrea8106]

You are a very gifted person!!! How long did it take you to get both of the skis running???

[@1975427bronco]

What lake was no jet skis. There are allot of Karen's out there that think they know the law

[@rogerrabbit80]

More like, they think they ARE the law.

[@darkiee69]

I wouldn't be to surprised if you could find parts for the fuel system in a spare parts catalogue for Polaris snowmobiles. It would make sense to use the same parts and engines in both.

[@sandmanbub]

Looks like the intake was eating the leaking exhaust. That machine should go much faster. Might also be a little main jet issue. I had a similar problem with mine. I have another one that's a super charged four stroke and it won't rev much past idle. Haven't worked on it yet, but I believe the problem's with one of the sensors. Can't wait to ride 'em this Summer. My son and I plan to head up the Chesapeake bay to Baltimore's inner harbor and have lunch at the fish market, then we're heading down the bay to Ocean City. Should take a couple hours to get there.

[@jerrywilcox9890]

Main jet lol it's fuel injected lol.has no main jet

[@sandmanbub]

@@jerrywilcox9890 , didn't know it was injected. One of my jet skis is injected, but it's a 4 stroke and supercharged. My 2 stroke is basic, but very quick and fast.

[@charleslaatz6189]

Could also be a worn out wear ring on the jet drive on the Polaris

[@The_Warrior526]

Two things: The left trailer light was not working and there was a frog inside the storage compartment on the Polaris. lol.

[@mariopisig5448]

I like Sea-Doo GTX, reverse mode and neutral mode. 3 setting capacity

[@barbaraneville5036]

Injector cleaner in the fuel tank ?? Might help if the Injectors are slightly clogged

[@evilwhitemamba]

When using penetration oil before compression, arent you sealing it preventing blow by if it is low compression? On cars if we read low compression we put a cap full of oil in the cylinder hole and re do compression cause it allows us to pin point that when the oil seals the pistons it will go up in compression concluding its blow by on the pistons and not 100% a stuck valve.

[@gcolyott]

Love your videos. OG subscriber from Steelville Missouri. Love your engine tear down vids.

[@jorgeaguero873]

Knowledge and determination is the key to good deals.

[@fixingstuff9683]

Nice deal man , try taking a magic eraser to the yellowing on the hull on the ski’s always worked pretty well for me .

[@badlyniceness2315]

Almost missed ya again..jet skis..I’m in.

[@garyhaines6632]

Yeah and they have a couple of bridges for sale too

[@bustedback]

The fuel pump assembly on the Polaris Genesis looks like a pump assembly from a 90s Dodge truck.

[@blairfright9622]

Joe you sure get some great deals out your end.

[@buddywoodward1994]

/cool fun on the water... fyi the drivers side brake light not working...ok back to watching the video.

[@actionjackson9554]

Great deal and good score for summer fun

[@norcal8718]

You're supposed to mount the other end of the lanyard onto your vest otherwise what's the point!!

[@davessparetime83]

The Seadoo had a Solas impeller, that's good. No power trim though.

[@scottmoodysr9449]

You should have given KAREN a ride to shut them up 😂😂😂

[@ccaamm1]

To the middle of the lake.

[@wkualum3194]

Make sure to check fuel pressure on the Polaris. If it's not over 25 psi you will burn up a cylinder. The Genesis is the smallest legal 4 seater ever made. I have one with a shuttlecraft

[@wkualum3194]

What is the latest update on the genesis?

[@christopherr101291]

for some reason i saw that shock coming when you put down the first sparkplug and grabbed the other haha

[@peteraitken6494]

Nice jet skis joe hope you get the genesis fixed and if that lady is not telling the truth rip that thing right outside her house lol take care mate great content 👍👌❤️🏁🏁

[@mikerosenberger3809]

48:20 BOATS ONLY, NO JET SKIS....................I'm calling BS

[@Patshes]

What a bargain! Ride them and enjoy them.

[@DustinAdams-og3ko]

I have 2 seadoos and for extra insurance how every much gas I put in it I get a 2 stroke mix thing from Walmart and add 100-1 very thin layer of oil plus the auto mix and never have a issue

[@Aberbrothock1]

Hey Joe, the trailer break light is not working on your driver side. Noticed at the beginning when you were reversing. Love your vids.

[@motomallen]

You lucky lucky b+stard! LOL What a fantastic deal. Great show this week, I look forward to watching your adventures each week Big love from Great Britain.