An even EASIER way to winterize your Sea Doo PWC

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Here's the original winterize video for the other to jetski machines (waverunner and JetSki). kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ28qHWQn5lniqs

[@Alan_J_L]

I love how you summarize everything at the end. Thank you, I learned a lot

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@TS-sx3rf]

Very nice you have learned and are able to do this work yourself. Always good to save by doing things yourself.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Very true!

[@watershedoverlook]

All good info Chad. 4 gallons seemed like a lot, but looks like you timed it out pretty good. 👍

[@PurpleCollarLife]

4 gallons is definitely overkill as far as needed fluid. But I need the amount of TIME it takes that little pump to pump through 4 gallons to get all the other steps done while the engine runs. :) As I get older, it may take more gallons. HA!

[@davida.p.9911]

Great advice and video, Chad! Thanks for sharing! 😎

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@blakewadington4390]

quick tip you must shut off the antifreze pump or water before you shut off the engine otherwise you run the risk of destroying your engine.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks!

[@seamusmcfadden994]

Yes. Same procedure as flushing after a ride.

[@andremurphy3430]

Very well done video.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thank you very much! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment.

[@davesauerzopf6980]

I had a 98 Yamaha for 20 years that I kept on the lift in OCMD. There was a flush out tube under the seat. I would just pump some antifreeze into that. I was surprised how well and long it lasted being used in saltwater. Those things are not cheap and it is well worth doing the proper maintenance to prolong their longevity.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Yamaha does have a nice flush out system. Thanks for watching!

[@FantmVirus]

Good video - thanks for posting. 1) shorter hose from pump to ski. 2) for our SeaDoo we stop the water / antifreeze first then turn off engine 3) nice job on fogging the intake. Do you remove the batter or just put it on the tender in ski?

[@mileshiles1287]

Even though the weather is beautiful I would rather be getting ready for summer. I do all my boat maintenance myself as well.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

So true!

[@fedorov5549]

I just used a funnel hooked to the seat handle with a stubby garden hose. About 1 gallon rv/boat antifreeze. Stabilized fuel last ride, and sprayed fog oil down plug holes. Guess it doesn’t hurt intake/supercharger to have oil too.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks!

[@madcannagrow2833]

Be careful spraying directly into intake, fogging oil will coat the sensors and could cause issues down the road. I just spray directly into cylinder now for that reason. But my engine is n/a. Idk how to maintain the supercharger

[@stevenstadterman9725]

if you use a mortor pan you can recirculate it,,catch 95 % of it in stead of making a big mess..plus you can reuse antifreeze..

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That’s true - but it will have cycled through the cooling system of the engine. What if there were contaminants in there - wouldn’t that potentially hurt something in the future?

[@StefanMailey]

An even EASIER/CHEAPER way is to just blow out all the lines with an air compressor. Disconnect the waterline on the head and exhaust hose going to the water box. Dump regular old anti-freeze in both and call it a day!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for sharing! I'd still be worried that there would be water sitting in a line somewhere that didn't get completely blown out - or that condensation would build up somewhere and cause problems. But I have heard several people who do use the compressed air method to winterize their boats and/or campers.

[@303Estates]

Great video!!! Will you method work on a SEADOO SWITCH which uses a very similar rotax engine (maybe the same engine?!) Keep up the great work!!!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I am not familiar with the Switch model, so I can't say whether this process will work with that one. But maybe someone else watching will know. I hope you get an answer. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@JustLife4646]

Can I please have video for the spark plugs

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. We do have a video on how to replace the spark plugs. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5PclJuPhM1sjdk

[@danielsmith1782]

I use one gallon antifreeze per jet ski. Using a hose and funnel. Start jet ski then start pouring antifreeze into funnel and let gravity do it's thing.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

We used gravity flow last year (video link is in the description) - the problem is that it’s not enough pressure to fully evacuate the system. These pumps in PWCs pump 800-2000 gallons per minute. You have to provide enough pressure otherwise you’re potentially hurting the pump and not fully sending the RV antifreeze throughout the system. In the previous video, we noted that in the Yamaha (Waverunners) and the Jet-ski brand that the antifreeze never pumped through the small ports that show the water is flowing through the pump during operation.

[@stevenfox3465]

Perfect I do the same. You DON’T need an auxiliary pump, to pump RV antifreeze through the rear port.

[@bojanpetrasevic1170]

The same way I do it, my pump is on 12v so I connect it to pwc baterry. I dont use more than 3-4 liters od antifreeze. Put bucket under and colect extra antifreeze

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Nice!

[@FHAREN3]

Kiddie pool under ski and collect antifreeze. I use a submersible pump in kiddie pool.

[@MartinStockel]

Is a special antifreeze required for any jet ski that has an aluminum water system? Thanks!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That’s a great question. I’m not an expert and don’t know that answer. I can tell you - that on the jet skis that I’ve owned - I’ve always used the RV antifreeze.

[@MartinStockel]

@@PurpleCollarLife Thanks for the quick reply. I will use what you do on my ski.

[@lindapirkle4462]

How did you dispose of the anti freeze?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

RV antifreeze is considered safe, non-toxic, non-hazardous to humans. It's different than automotive antifreeze. We use the same stuff in the plumbing lines of our camper when we winterize it for winter.

[@rtinmotion]

Do you put the seats back on and cover it?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I do. I install the trickle charger, re-install the seat sections, and put the cover back on.

[@PatriotSteve]

do you think a submersible 1/4 hp pump will do the trick?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I've never tried one - but I think it should probably work.

[@ccjetsports]

Submersible pump will work @PatriotSteve . I found a pump sprayer is the the best way though kzbin.infochxPvLoffcY?si=lx1cNR1S_knIwhvN

[@Menace.The.Dennis]

Great video, thank you! What are the steps to "de-winterize" it when you are ready to ride the following spring / summer?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Great question. I re-connect the battery, put it in the water, start it and ride! :) This video was actually shot as the first time in the water after winterizing last year - for this summer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6HFpqaInqqfb68

[@seamusmcfadden994]

I used 2 gallons for each jet ski. And......since they collect water over the winter I put 1/2 gallon in each foot rest spot. So 6 gallons total for me.

[@sonnys6222]

Why not use same bucket so your not wasting antifreeze make a loop system ?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That is an interesting idea. I'm not sure how much I'd trust the fluid coming out with the exhaust though - would it still be clean? Would it have enough antifreeze % to handle the water that is coming out of the system (if you pump it back through) and still keep it from freezing? For the cost of a few gallons of antifreeze - it's probably not worth the risk for me.

[@stevehoronzy6919]

Stick the bucket under the jet pump so you catch the RV antifreeze

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jeremydejonge9935]

Just using gravity to feed the antifreeze isn't good enough? A pump is necessary?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

After winterizing last year, we were worried that gravity feed didn't supply enough waterflow/pressure to fully winterize every part of the water system. It wasn't worth the risk. Investing in the pump definitely made the process fast and I'm much more comfortable with the winterization.

[@MrAirsoft0917]

I am in New Hampshire and it gets very cold up here and I am worried about leaving any amount of water in the lines/ engine. Running the antifreeze through this way will definitely get into all places water will sit correct? I have a 2001 GTX DI

[@PurpleCollarLife]

We've never had any issues doing it this way. But if you're worried, you could check with the dealership and make sure.

[@ScottAdams-p5q]

Do you think it’s environmental friendly to just let the antifreeze run out onto the ground and get evaporated and absorbed and what happens if a dog or cat gets a hold of some of this

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That’s a good question. I’m using the RV antifreeze, which is used in the fresh water system of a camper when winterizing. I know we flush the lines each spring in the camper, but am not positive about the antifreeze being toxic to pets. I was thinking that if it’s safe enough for human drinking water lines, it would be safe enough in the case that a pet came into contact with it.

[@joellunde9060]

Get shorter hoses and you won't need so much antifreeze.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Great tip!

[@wturn5354]

I think when pumping water thru the Seadoo to flush you need to have to engine on before and after you are pumping.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That is correct. You start the engine first, then quickly turn on the supply of water (see this at 7:04). Then once you're done pumping the antifreeze through - turn off the water, then the engine. This keeps the water flow from flooding the engine when it's not running. You'll notice in this video that I heard the pump stop pumping (different sound - dry) so I knew the water flow was done, so I turned off the engine, then unplugged the pump. But the water was stopped (due to the bucket being empty where the transfer pump was) before I turned off the engine. (7:49 in the video). Thanks for making that point.

[@RiptideTechnologies]

There's a way easier route: connect hose/funnel to flush port. Start engine. Pour in 1 gallon of RV antifreeze, run for 30 sec to 1 min. Stop pouring and turn off engine. Stupid simple

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I've never heard of this. Does it reverse syphon through the engine?

[@RiptideTechnologies]

@PurpleCollarLife well if you're on a 4tec seadoo it will only cycle thru the exhaust manifold, and intercooler if supercharged. The engine is closed loop and has separate antifreeze.

[@TheRealKalEll]

​@@PurpleCollarLife The engine you have are closed loop meaning what he said above my comment. RV antifreeze 1st shouldn't be let to drain down city waste water, it can't be treated at the station, VERY bad!!!!!!! 2nd all you need is enough to saturate any remaining water left in the intercooler, exhaust tubes etc. Seadoos method is 55psi air and it's now prepared for winter storage, would I do just that recommendation by Seadoo HECK NO I would DEF add a -50 RV coolant but recatch and reuse it all, sending it down the drain and THAT MUCH of it is a major pollutant issue, unsafe to be treated at your local water treatment plant ( your drinking water/ waste water) and a waste of your money. Understand the system and how it all works will better help you service your Seadoo properly, safely and more cost effectively. ❤

[@danemieze1136]

Rv is non toxic dude

[@TheRealKalEll]

@@danemieze1136 the dye alone is toxic btw. Non toxic? So drink some and let us know.

[@bizzfo]

Don’t let the dogs in the garage 😵

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Excellent point - that RV antifreeze - though safe for the RV water system - is not safe for pets. Thanks for leaving a comment so that others know that.

[@drakespecialties8351]

That does not flush the engine out!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

We are not sure what you’re saying. These SeaDoo GTX 4-Tec machines have closed loop cooling for the engine (with antifreeze). So the engine coolant is separate from the exhaust coolant. The open-loop cooling of the exhaust system is what we show how to winterize in this video.

[@DavidDavis-vk4vb]

Video is so damn fast, can't learn how

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Sorry - feel free to pause it where you need to. We also have this video, with more detail. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ28qHWQn5lniqs

[@chaliegrissom]

Just another amateur trying to school the world like he knows everything listen to a professional that's been doing it for 30 years it only cost $100 bill to winterize your jet ski labor and materials

[@PurpleCollarLife]

It might depend where you are. Around here, it’s about $200 to have the boat shop winterize a PWC.