Installing Bulge Pump SeaDoo 2020 and newer

Today we install a bulge pump in a 2021 SeaDoo GTI SE 170 #dontsink
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[@GoodGirlWaGun]

This was incredible. We just bought a new gtx 300 and a Yamaha VX Ho cruiser. These seem like phenomenal additions.

[@WeekendersontheWater]

Thank you! I honestly don't know why it's not an option from the factory.

[@pavelek121]

Question, I'm considering placement of the same size bilge pump in the exact location you have it in the video. My only concern is how close it is to the exhaust - I see heat tape on wiring and other hoses with heat shields. Have you considered that an issue for the pump? I was considering going directly across from where you have it although it won't be as low.

[@WeekendersontheWater]

​@@pavelek121 that was a concern of mine as well. I can tell you that we've gone on a few trips since I've done this install. And it has not yet been a problem. If you look under the exhaust, you'll see there are other hoses running down there with a similar plastic casing. Those do not melt either. So at the moment, at least I'm not worried about it. As you mentioned if you're that concerned you can move it to the other side of the hull.

[@michaelhernandez1398]

Great install! Exactly what I want to do but I think I’ll just wire it for auto and not have to mess with all the wiring to the switch lol. Can I ask why you wired it to a switch for both options?

[@WeekendersontheWater]

Giving the option for manual allows you to run the pump in case the float switch fails, or in case there's water in the hull but just not enough to trigger the float switch. Also having the option to turn it completely off will prevent it from draining your battery when it's stored in the garage (if the float switch is faulty) or when traveling over bumpy roads. You also may just want the option to turn it off while riding to prevent it from burning out if the float switch is bouncing from hitting waves.

[@michaelhernandez1398]

@@WeekendersontheWaterthanks I’ll wire it like yours for more peace of mind. Loving the channel!

[@WeekendersontheWater]

@@michaelhernandez1398 Awesome, and Thank you!

[@LuisDeJesusTorres]

I really like your content, very informative. I have two 2023 GTIs. I have seen in facebook groups where they say epoxy based adhesives have failed. What has been your experience so far with the JB weld plastic weld?

[@WeekendersontheWater]

As you can see in the video I had a heck of a time trying to get anything to stick to that polytech. The JB weld Marina adhesive failed, the JB weld plastic weld failed after one ride, gorilla glue epoxy failed. Eventually what worked was using regular JB weld. It's been on there for a couple months now and still holding strong.

[@LuisDeJesusTorres]

@@WeekendersontheWater Got it. Thanks for that bit of info. I got all the parts to do both of mine. I will give regular JB weld a try.

[@dayanmederos6564]

One really has to love that brand sooo much in order to go thru all that.. i just got myself a nice, reliable and fast kawasaki.. i just avoid "sink-doos"

[@WeekendersontheWater]

Any brand can take on water. Even multi-million dollar yachts have bilge pumps. Nothing wrong with a little bit of extra insurance.