How To Make an Impeller Jam Removal Tool for Your Personal Watercraft Jet Ski

If you ride your PWC jetski in weedy lakes or rivers with floating debris, you've got to have an impeller jam removal tool. In this how-to video we show you how to make this handy-dandy tool ...3ftDeep style!
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Filmed in the great Pacific Northwest with a Canon 70D camera.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

The tool saved our bacon last ride. Impeller jam (piece of wood) on Chris' machine on a dropping tide. Without the tool, we'd stuck out in the ocean for at least 3 or 4 hours. Don't leave home without it!

[@stevenfox3465]

How can I go about purchasing one of these tools from you guys ??

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Unfortunately, you will have to make one yourself. We are only an instructional channel, not a manufacturer.

[@stevenfox3465]

Could you please create one of those tools for me and I would purchase it from you guys ?? … I don’t have the tools and equipment means to create one myself …

[@bonniehensley2253]

Wish we had one last weekend, got a piece of wood jammed in there. Husband made one and now it’s in our gear bag! Thanks so much. From the great Pacific Northwest too (south of the border).

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Check out www.oceaninlet.earth. They were making and selling our tool for $30. They may still make them.

[@shawnbiers2506]

Great idea brother you figure a hard plastic one of these with some sort of floating device on it so it doesn't sink would come with every jet ski. 👍

[@yeisonx]

Great tip, I am gonna have to make myself one of these. I just got my first rock stuck while beaching my ski :( . I will be sharing some pictures with you guys and ask for some advise on whether I need to replace parts or not. Thanks for sharing these awesome videos.

[@vonjose888]

Thank you for sharing. I am making one this coming weekend.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

That's great. Please note that if you use the next size up in aluminum rod you won't need to coat it with the shrink wrap like we did and it works just as well. Good luck.

[@vonjose888]

@@3ftDeepChannel thank you. Did you know i was able to rebuilt my Supercharger because I followed your video? Very very informative. And thank you for the Torque specifications.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Great stuff, we love to hear that type of thing! Thanks for letting us know.

[@s.mccall9180]

Followed your instructions and it came out pretty good. Thanks for the video, very clear and easy.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Great to hear! I will be making an update video to this one very soon. A few improvements.

[@VladOnEarth]

Very cool idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@gidrik3631]

Great idea. we look at Russia from your video, it's nice to look at you. I'd like to look at your riding. Capture more videos and see us. ;)

[@queeky00]

Dude's got tools. I'm trying to think of how many times I would need to use my power grinder and heat gun to justify buying them. Nice videos!

[@CantSitStillforREAL]

About $40 total from Harbor Freight. Always buy new tools🤘🏼

[@FarkYou-lj9bl]

Thanks mate, great video

[@rickbailey4517]

Looks great thanks

[@Redrockat]

Awesome thanks 😊this will come in very handy

[@SimpleDreamBand]

Thanks for this clear, simple guide. I've found a jammed piece of plastic at the front of the impeller on my daughter's brand new RXP-X 300. I'll build the tool and try to get her back on the water.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Good luck!

[@SimpleDreamBand]

Thanks! I've got the tool built. Very easy to do thanks to your directions. Happily I had a tape measure, a vice, a saw and a bench grinder available. I made do with a slightly thinner piece of round stock, but plenty stiff so it should work. I'll let you know how (easy) it comes out.

[@SimpleDreamBand]

@@3ftDeepChannel Got it out! A flat chunk of plastic (from our 20 year old Jet-Dock drive-on floating dock!) caught on the leading edge of the impeller. I couldn't see any damage. I did have to use a triangular file to work a sharper/smaller point into the tool; my old grinding wheel's edges were too worn and rounded to do the job. Now to get the dock fixed and that bad boy back to the water. Thanks again.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Great news. Congratulations! Glad to help.

[@arjunaugarow]

Fantastic job Thank you for sharing

[@Will-yr9bz]

I will make this weekend

[@dennisyoung6040]

If you make another one I would be interested. Don't have the tools to make one myself. Could have used this the other day

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Check out www.oceaninlet.earth. They were making and selling our tool for $30. They may still make them.

[@nike12000haha]

thats an awesome idea!!

[@ItsLRivera]

Finally made one of these. You made it look easy lol

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Shouldn't have been too difficult! We’ll, that's the art of editing …

[@gidrik3631]

Excellent solution, thanks for the hint. need to do the same.

[@garethevans1399]

thank you, just helped me massively.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Great to hear!

[@greato80]

Had a stick stuck in impeller and just used a long pry bar and it did the job.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Very often that will do the job. The bend in our tool really helps to get to all areas of the impeller.

[@brucecooley4170]

Great tool, I have had PWC’s for 20 years and never thought about a tool like this. Kind of a dumb question, but how have you used this? I have carried 10mm socket to remove grate, but some have through bolts making it much harder. I looked at previous video without reading anything. Have you had success with boat in water and blindly doing by feel? Or primarily a tilt up on the beach under direct vision, or is this a trailer tool?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Definitely not a trailer tool. We’ve used it quite a few times by tilting it on its side and fishing out the object (usually a small piece of wood) while someone helps to hold the ski on its side. I think I’ve used it twice to fish out weeds that jammed up the intake grate path while it was still floating in the lake. That was “by feel”. You get a bit wet, though. Safe riding!

[@amyportofe-fala1878]

Genius!

[@kkutube1972]

Thanks for sharing.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

You’re welcome, Keith.

[@rickp72]

Nice job thank you

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Thanks, Rick.

[@yalta64]

HI!!you misunderstood, it is de-energized, there is no voltage

[@RealEstateWithaREBATE]

The link for the guys who sell them is a bad link. I'd love to buy one. Thank you Jam

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Drat. Thanks for letting us know. Hopefully they’ll get up and running again.

[@beardog420]

@@3ftDeepChannel Are they still for sale as the link is still down?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

I don’t think so. You’ll have to make one!

[@andreykolesnik6923]

Good tools

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Thanks

[@trvman1]

3/4 inch pvc pipe and use elbows to make your bends. Try electrical conduit.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Electrical conduit to make the bends, or to make the tool with?

[@thedekkadiaries3417]

Hi, great video and tool, I live in Australia and it’s too difficult to buy and ship this tool to me in Australia, also I don’t have the tools to make one myself but I can get a local metal fabrication shop to make it for me, could you possibly provide written instructions/ specifications that I could provide to the metal fabricators rather than having to watch your video, I just bought my Seadoo gti130 and got a wood chip caught in the impeller on my first time out. Okay now but I need your tool for the future, thank you in advance.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

sorry, I don’t have any plans so you’ll need to do what I would do and watch the video and write down the measurements. Good luck.

[@michaelsuda6749]

Is the notch on the end used to catch the impeller to pull it backwards to create room between impeller and liner to remove debris?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

No, the notch is just to help in grabbing debris and pulling it out. It functions like a hook. Thanks for your comment.

[@jvalentin84]

Where can I buy one in 2021? Most of the links are down. Thanks!

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Sorry, they are not for sale. You will have to make one!

[@lqw3844]

Cool! What do you use to protect the bottom from grounding and tree stumps?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Extreme caution! ;)

[@tjpe101]

Thanks a ton for this video. Built the tool. Removed a little wood stick from impeller. Back on the water! Where can I purchase the T&B 600V heat-shrink tubing (0.51” x 0.16”) online?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

It depends on where you live. We got it from a local store in Vancouver, Canada, but you may be able to get it through the following link: www.wirecare.com/category/heatshrink-tubing?gclid=CjwKCAjwt5DXBRAtEiwAa3vyEso5LAP4uII9q_wc6drUBuKxnwimNXgDYHsXyFathi379y1YKDzpkRoCO4oQAvD_BwE. Good luck.

[@johnfed3883]

you should make and sell these

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Check out www.oceaninlet.earth. They were making and selling our tool for $30. They may still make them.

[@mhatfield71]

Hey, do you need to still get in the water to use the tool? I sucked up a heap of weed today, thankfully with some throttle play, it came loose, but had me considering this optipn today. Box Jellyfish and Irukanji have me hesitant to get in the water.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Not at all. You just need to be able to get underneath the machine. If you’re at a beach, best to have a friend keep it on its side while you (carefully) work from underneath. Good luck.

[@rickss69]

Why not use aluminum rod instead? No rust to deal with and surely strong enough for any conceivable obstruction.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Great idea! We actually did this in v2 of the tool (see kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIa8onueprl0jq8si=wNq1WnsGPALxCliT). We weren’t sure if aluminum would be strong enough, but by going to a larger diameter it seems to work fine.

[@gustavohidalgo7712]

Great tip, Thank you

[@jeff201069]

Hey man, awesome video I'll have to make one! I just bought two new gtr 215s last year. I was wondering if you could help me out, I'm pretty new with the skis and watch alot of your videos. I have mold and mildew under the seats of both skis and like I said they're pretty new. The seats are still real heavy and saturated with water, anything I can do with getting the mold out and drying the foam? They're stored in a garage and I try to remember to leave everything open after I ride. Any help would be awesome! Thanks in advance!

[@3ftDeepChannel]

I'm sorry to hear the problem hasn't been fixed; the GTRs are notorious for mold growing under the seat, and discoloring the vinyl. My white vinyl has pink, blue and yellow patches all over it. I've tried everything to get the stains out, and nothing works. I've heard some people have had success making a warranty claim (i.e. they got a new seat) through their dealer. Whether or not you're able to get a new seat, the water needs to drain after each ride (although it doesn't seem to do so fast enough on the machine). I suggest removing the seat completely and leaving it vertical to drain either forward or backward toward the black vinyl sections (the black vinyl doesn't stain). See which way drains the fastest. Don't leave your seat standing on the front corners though, as they can break. You may have to hang it up. Good luck!

[@c.juneau410]

GUYS, GUYS, ITS VERY SIMPLE... USE A TIRE IRON TOOL! YOU PROBABLY ALREADY HAVE ONE IN YOUR TRUCK.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

They’re so heavy that after doing a few jumps you may find that it punched a hole through the plastic dividers and has embedded itself into your engine block.

[@c.juneau410]

@@3ftDeepChannel O. DAMN

[@paulmadewell6110]

Can I purchase this item from you

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Sorry, we don’t make them ourselves. If you look in the comment section below, you will see a link to a website that does. Good luck.

[@FamilyFunIRL]

Sell on Amazon :)

[@3ftDeepChannel]

The shipping costs make it too expensive from Canada. Better to make it yourself.

[@RTFA982]

I ordered one a month ago. It should be here soon

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Who did you order it from?

[@RTFA982]

Irish green lawns LLC

[@RTFA982]

@@3ftDeepChannel FYI do not order from oceaninlete aka green lawns

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Thanks for the tip

[@streetmann1367]

What is the 90 degree notch for?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Good question. Some pieces of wood are really tough to get out, and it gives the end of the tool a bit of a bite. I was grateful for it just this past weekend, when we helped out some riders with debris jammed in their impeller.

[@yalta64]

hello everyone!! who faced such problem? Loss of power on a 2013 Sea Doo GTX 155, the battery is new, the starter relay is normal, what could be the cause, could it be the voltage regulator, or another reason?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Very often it's the wear ring. When was the last time it was checked. The impeller could also be damaged and would cause a loss of power.

[@charlottecountyriders]

With this tool will I have to get in the water?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Probably. You'll need to beach your machine, and tip it over onto its side to get access to the intake grate. That's why you should always ride with at least one other person.

[@charlottecountyriders]

3ftDeep thanks

[@djmacdon13]

Do you sell these tools are you in Canada ?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Yes, we’re in Canada but sorry we don’t sell the tool. Hopefully you can find a friend to help make one for you.

[@CrochetNewsNetwork]

Where do you store this tool on your jet ski?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

I store it under a flexible net in the front storage bin.

[@Bloodelmo512]

How n where can I get one Austin texas

[@3ftDeepChannel]

They’re not that hard to make yourself. You need very few tools. Good luck!

[@gvsukids]

Where do u store it when you ride?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

In the front storage compartment. It can do a bit of damage if it knocks around, so I keep it with my other gear under a cargo net that I made.

[@kylemacfarland6619]

3ftDeep can you make a video on how to make some fenders??

[@3ftDeepChannel]

We've never thought about making fenders, as they're already commonly available. We carry around a couple in our front storage compartment whenever we expect to dock.

[@nathangen]

Got stuck tonight on Sidney Spit. Two rocks ended my night. I had just slowed down to check my nav table. Wish I’d had a depth finder and this impeller tool. Ever gotten rocks out with it? I’ll be needing a few of your videos now! Wake 155 2017

[@3ftDeepChannel]

What a drag! No rocks, but tons of wood debris.

[@tomokin666]

Can I buy one from you? Any stores carry this tool? Any info is appreciated.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Sorry, no stores carry the tool. We only show how to make it, we don’t sell any. Hopefully you can find someone to help you make one. Good luck.

[@tomokin666]

I see. Thank you.

[@139580medel]

What about rocks!?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

It'll work with them, too normally. But, if they're jammed in too tightly, you may need to remove the pump to get it out.

[@stevenfox3465]

You do know you guys can make some good money making these tools and then selling them to those of us who are interested out here 🤷‍♂️

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Unfortunately the shipping cost from Canada are cost-prohibitive. There are a couple of people out there who are making our tool if you Google search for them. Good luck.

[@Nick_G7IZR]

Where on earth do you store it?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

In the front storage bin.

[@Nick_G7IZR]

@@3ftDeepChannel I've got a spark and it doesn't look like it would fit, but I haven't measured it!! You should sell them pre-made :)

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Check out www.oceaninlet.earth. They were making and selling our tool for $30. They may still make them.

[@nc_mtbmedic1399]

Might be able to use an old wire clothes hanger

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Not to fish out the type of debris we get in our waters.

[@kawasakiwaverunning]

nice, can i order one from you?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

What, and deny you of all the fun of making it yourself?

[@kawasakiwaverunning]

I am serious! I don't have the advance tools & knowledge to make one, plus from the video of your final production is more like a retail product! it is good to have this brilliant tool every time to go out the water.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Where are you located?

[@kawasakiwaverunning]

New York brooklyn, let me know the price and cost of shipping, i can paypal you now. i don't need the tool now, it is winter time, boating season begin on May. no rush, whenever you have time to make one.

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Let me see what I can do. I've got to make the next video, first.

[@allensnook7760]

At very least if not usefull for jams,and a shark attacks you can beat its head in,ha,ha...snooky pa.yup preparedness is insurance.!!!

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Not too many man-eating sharks up here in the Pacific Northwest, but plenty of Orcas. Considering they often hunt in packs though, I doubt one of these would perturb them.

[@peepeesmelly1]

When storing your pwc for a few weeks after riding is it best to remove the seat and the plug and put the cover on ....?

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Because it's very difficult to remove all the water from the hull, we either remove the seat or have it cracked open, and leave the drain plugs open. For short storage periods we don't put the cover on. Thanks for your comment.

[@dickiedentonii6124]

How can I contact you? I would live to purchase one!

[@3ftDeepChannel]

Sorry, we don’t sell them. If you look in the comment section below, I provide a link to someone who does. Good luck.