$300 SeaDoos First Test Ride Ends in Failure

[@13booch]

Love to see an engine rebuild. Great work on the channel btw! Love your honesty of not knowing when you don’t know why something broke!

[@Vasilyevich05]

Constructive criticism here, I think the intro is way to long of a recap. Great work though 👍

[@ultimaterebuilds7127]

Like to do it so I don’t have to recap everything I’ve done already... thought it saved time in the beginning so I don’t have to explain anything. Also I like for people to understand what’s going on with the build if they just find my channel. I can agree it’s kinda long though. I can try to shorten it up. 🤙🏼 Thanks for the nice way you said that. 👍🏼

[@ProjectGee.]

@@ultimaterebuilds7127 should still make it a little shorter and have the link to the previous video available. It'll help with view counts as well.

[@aeromastersargentina6579]

What happened with the bikedoo

[@KH-kx2dm]

I agree

[@401Impala]

@@ultimaterebuilds7127 I think if you just start the videos explaining to new viewers they can click on your other videos to get caught up, it'll get you more views :)... win win! I mean, after all, that's what video documentation is for, to much of a recap is redundant. Just some constructive criticism, not trying to be a dick lol

[@hardwurkindaddy]

Sounds like it's time for a collaboration with a sea doo mechanic!

[@benrichards9667]

Got damn! This is the reason I buy new! Appreciate the efforts but what a cluster

[@ipant1056]

@@benrichards9667 newer skis end up in the shop about the same or just as much as older skis

[@dbk81]

Word to the wise from an automotive/marine restorer, to all the up and coming resto kids out there, tackle the mechanical first, get it running perfectly before you do costly cosmetic repairs, hate to see all the work and money that’s gone into these, just to have them not run, blowing motors, and so on. As they say, don’t put the cart before the horse. Also 2 stroke oil pumps are the devil, premix gas always, always, always. Really enjoy the channel, keep it up.

[@kurtfenstermacher8157]

The jet skis look great at least. A couple years ago I bought a 94 Seadoo XP and a 94 Seadoo SPX with a trailer for $800. I have put so much time into these things and almost gave up last year after a few failed test runs. I gave them last chance and the run great now and are a ton of fun. Don't give up! I love watching your videos. My only advice is rebuild the carbs and if you have good spark and compression they should go. Good luck buddy!

[@phodough7201]

sea doo hooptie fleet, you've become the tyler hoover of water craft.... and thats not a bad thing, love the work you do keep going

[@chrism1106]

Rebuild all the engines. Start with one and go through them all, makes great content

[@jamesrhodes6462]

The next step would be for you to learn how to rebuild the motor. You do everything else. That would be fun to watch.

[@tt7hvn]

And understand that he should probably premix the fuel...

[@williamdecarli6873]

hey man your a great influence, keep up the great work and don't give up

[@checkheck8875]

You are brave to learn as you go. You can only gain experience and more subscribers that are in the same boat as you. That's why I watch. I've had the same ups and downs as you, so have LOTS of others. Keep up the great work!

[@discingaround]

Really enjoying these SeaDoo updates. Usually I don't care about watercraft at all but yours are pretty cool DIY projects. Keep it up fam

[@DILLIGAF65]

A buddy of mine (he's owned many boats) spent around $20,000 on a nice bass boat, got it home,pressure washed it, let it drain and hit the water the very next morning, it started taking on water as soon as he pulled the trailer but he didn't realize it till he had made it a few hundred yards from the boat landing, he made it back fine and realized he had forgotten to put in both drain plugs. The thing is, no matter how well you do a job, never rush it,put parts for each project separately on their own shelf, I notice you tend to toss a lot of parts around your garage, keeping everything consolidated may have prevented you from forgetting to install those intake grates. You do a great job and I love watching but you (just my opinion from watching all of your videos) tend to rush the closer you get to the end of your projects which sometimes creates issues.

[@Dontbeasheep33]

100%. Tag all parts & mark parts & have an itinerary to tick off so nothing is forgotten. Fail to prepare prepare to fail & never rush anything.

[@holdmydick18]

I’ve watched this series more times than I can count. Honestly this was my biggest inspiration on beginning my trading, diy, flipping and investing overall. Wished the series ended differently but I understand. Everything is a learning experience.

[@MediocreHustler]

Emotional roller coaster on this video 😂

[@jamespanek166]

Good job on the skis. Just a tip. When removing any bolts from the motors it helps to tap each head with a hammer lightly. It helps break the corrosion loose so you don't snap the bolt when loosening. Also make sure you switch out the fuel selector on each ski. Those tend to leak air after a few years which can leave you stranded.

[@douglaslila9825]

You have to prime the oil pumps to make sure they will pump oil into the motor or fuel pump - Whichever setup it is. Premix is a sure fire method to make sure you have the right mixture and you save a little weight.

[@GavinFish]

I wouldn't mind seeing a motor rebuild. I know it's not really your wheelhouse, but I have faith in you. Keep your spirits up!

[@johnwatson9826]

I would vote for rebuilding a motor for a video as long as you already have to parts. Don't waste any money if it will cost a lot. Great content as usual. Keep it up👍🏽

[@BruceXP]

there should have been a recall for the oil injection because thats just bs. it was not an error on your part you had it hooked perfectly. These things fail all the team and its so easy to put a block off kit on it. While they should have recalled because it sucked from the get go, they didnt so that way people had to buy parts and/or get a new ski.

[@401Impala]

I think you should do a full rebuild on 1 of the motors. You'll gain experience and you'll get an idea of how easy/hard it is. In the end, it'll either run 100% new or be crap, lol. But, you'll never know until you try! :) From watching your other videos, i think it's well within your wheelhouse, give yourself some credit, you got this!

[@M1LAD81]

Would love to see a seadoo engine rebuild. I know you can do it! Just persevere!

[@Scuba128]

I give you props for how they turned out cosmetically, but I'd suggest that you deal with the mechanical before the cosmetic in the future. Especially when it comes to something as laden with mechanical gremlins as a SeaDoo. As someone who rode SeaDoos for 20 years, go with a Yamaha or Kawasaki next time.

[@christopherroberts7802]

Hey Ultimate Rebuilds: I love the channel and how every project restores fairly humble stuff to a very high level. Sweati* the details and turning coal into diamonds earns my respect.

[@nickleach412]

Always convert the old two strokes to premix, make sure u swap the old gray gas lines and keep a spare set of sparkplugs on board will save you tons of headaches however they are still seadoos so will inevitably have wierd issues down the road like start button or exhaust cracks still u are of to the right start as a seadoo owner always have a few extras laying around

[@imp736]

At first I wasn`t sure about the color yellow on the one Seadoo, but the more I see it, the better I like it. Good choice.

[@ronaldheit196]

I'd really like to see you rebuild one of those engines. It's be a good learning experience for you. I attended a small engine vocational school my junior and senior years of high school and have loved rebuilding engines like those. Once your finished and it's running you'll be seriously stroked. Plus it'll help you in the future when you have engine problems.

[@benbirkigt493]

You can never go wrong with premix and thats a piece of mind thats worth doing

[@hewitt52]

Stinks about bailing on the GTX but it's the smart decision. If you're going to get a 3 seater, you really need a 787 (110hp). If you also can get your hands on a 96 XP with the 787 in it you will absolutely love that thing. Has the same hull style that you like but with a ton more pickup.

[@lukewegner8043]

Do NOT take this the wrong way, but I have been absolutely fully enjoying reliving my life 10 yrs ago watching your aches and pains of polishing a turd and finding out that no matter how much money and polish you throw at it, it's still a turd worth slightly more than one that someone else beat the shit out of. lol Again, please don't take that the wrong way. I've done the exact same thing on old jet ski's, snowmobiles, dirt bikes, you name it. If you can find a sucker that looks at it when you're all done and says "Oh that's sick, I gotta have it!" and they'll pay you what you have in it, ur lucky. It's still a fun learning experience at the end of the day. But a TON of time and money to put into stuff that when it's all said and done you could've bought something 15 yrs newer, rode for a couple years, then unloaded before shit hit the fan!

[@PoundNetTexas]

You do a great job on the cosmetic and artistic aspects of your builds. Those look better than some of the brand new skis. Unfortunately, those old 2 strokes need lots of maintainance. You should just assume every motor needs at least a top end and carb rebuild. You did the carb rebuilds, now you just need to do at least top-end. You say your not a mechanic, but it seems you are way better than most.

[@dbk81]

Do you have a PWC that’s more than 10 years old, is it two stroke, here are two things you need to do.....1) bypass the oil pump, premix your gas, 2) install a temperature gauge. Do these two things and you’ll have allot more fun.

[@Coker-Time]

Love the work you put into the Sea Doos. You should fix the motors. Got to be someone who could help you rebuild all the motors.

[@Eddyte]

Dammit! You were so close to getting them perfect! But you’re in the same boat as me, broken bolts on the head I have one ski down as well lol

[@evana1900]

I know this is a pretty old video. But as a mechanic myself it’s pretty funny to see that your scared of something that is so simple to me. Rebuilding those tiny engines. Where as all the painting you do is something I have never done and am quite scared of doing.

[@bassingallyear0076]

Hey man your jet ski videos inspired me I got a 1988 Yamaha WaveRunner 500 off my uncle for free It was sitting in a bush and I got it running and I put multiple modifications on And fixed up the Engine And hopefully in a week or so I will take it out for its first test drive

[@rOUNDeGGROLL]

Oil injection is always finicky. You should always pre-mix until you're 100% certain you're not gonna get any air pockets. I've had to bleed mine every time I have gone out on an outboard motor and ive had it out twice. But I run 42:1 in the gas just in case I am not getting the adequate amount of oil.

[@kellyvandam4594]

Relax it is a battle i feel the pain it will get better with time, your doing a great job don't give up

[@alexrickert5036]

Hey man! Just rebuilt a 98 Seadoo myself and replaced all the oil lines. Did you happen to bleed the oil lines with the bleed screw on the oil pump when you reinstalled everything? That was probably your problem on the smaller ski with the air pocket in the lines.

[@jetskirehab750]

It's called lack of preventive maintenance... The oil pumps never fail. You need to 100% re-do the fuel system, replace tiny oil injection lines, re-time the motor.

[@anthonywagner3273]

I know how you feel. Walk away for a bit and when you come back everything will work out.

[@crazyrebuildz5333]

Seadoo motors are known to have broken head bolts. I have took apart a bunch, always snap at least one. Even on the motor that is locked up you will probably break a head bolt. Yamaha has the reliability section, Seadoo has the looks section. I run all my skis premix. I don’t want to worry about any of the oil cables and hoses. Those are what go bad.

[@MegaKencam]

That's why you always run premix in the 1st tank. It gives you time to make sure the oil system is working correctly. You don't just jump on them and go. You have to check everything multiple times before you consider it fixed. 1 big thing with 2 strokes is if it starts acting weird, shut it off. Don't keep riding it. You will only make things worse. You destroyed those engines not the oil injection pump.

[@dustinabshire]

4-stroke motors FTW! Find you some good deals on some 4-stroke skis and rebuild those. Bigger canvases for paint or wrap, too.

[@romodon3213]

I think seeing a rebuild in detail would be awesome. I purchased 3 jetskis and supposedly 2 of them ran. I got one to work but the other 2 are blown up lol.

[@allviking5203]

Remember Zac, you're Buying Junk and Sum of it will be, Well Crap. Don't be Discouraged, You are an Awesome Builder with a Ton of Skill but Sometimes Just Building Top to Bottom including Engines is Needed. You're Still Growing Brother by Leaps & Bounds and you Will be A Legend 👍🇨🇦🤌

[@glennp827]

50/50 acetone and automatic transmission fluid in a GAUNT INDUSTRIES hobby 2 oz needle bottle . Penetrating fluid for bolts

[@CP-kb1du]

Number 1 Rule when buying - obtaining a Vintage 90's PWC is to "Rebuild" replace parts get the machine running FIRST ( load test) these machines are easy to service vast parts online and legit sincere people to help out with Q/A .. Painting- Bodywork - Decals with Long hours $$$ invested making the machine pretty are steps backwards and a remedy for Failure .

[@johnhill4481]

LOVE jet ski vids... I've dealt a lot with Seadoo stuff. They are great but they break down a lot. Try Yamaha.... Older 701 motors are bullet proof and simple. No rotary valves just reeds, really solid.

[@MegaKencam]

Did you check the sparkplugs to see if your carbs were tuned correctly? You can't just rebuild them and throw them back on. If they run lean you will melt a hole in the top of your piston.

[@grahamsgoneagain]

I hope you show how to rebuild. I want to learn a bit. The motors all are similar and would be a great online simple guide for us basic folk in need of exchanging or building new motors

[@trexler2352]

I think you should rebuild the double sea doo trailer because the skis are done now. I think that would be a great quick project because it looks like it needs some help!

[@fishinwitryan7400]

he said in the video he would

[@Peterpumpkineater1947]

Just finished episode 4 now this pops up. Good stuff!

[@johnhicks9529]

You can get drill bits that are harden steal.,or titanium for drilling A small hole in the bolts after you use A punch to make A indentation mark to drill into the bolt.& you'll need A set of easy out reverse drill bits to tap lightly into the top of the bolt to extract it out with slowly.& using heat as in A tourch for expanding the metals with then try backing the bolt out after heating the surface up until it glows.

[@roadwarrior8213]

If nothing else, I think it would be cool to rebuild a motor just to say you did, see if it's easier or harder than you thought it would be, especially since they're two stroke, it should be easier than the typical motor. P.S also spray some WD-40 Rust Release Penetrant on the bolts a couple days before you start to work on it in repeated treatments, it can make a HUGE difference

[@sailingsportsandetc.2081]

If you have the locked up engine, try pouring marvel mystery oil in it, might be able to free it up including into the cylinders

[@MrPremium08]

CEO of extra ski engines laying around!! Lol, great work man

[@bigfunanAmericaninGermany]

okay earlier I said I didn't really like the yellow... now I really do! nice work!

[@308rep]

Samcrac owes you a favor for painting his BMW. Do a joint episode with having him help you rebuild the engines. He rebuilt the BMW engine, this should be easy

[@adrianmetelli5751]

Hello nice rides. I have a gtx like you're giving away. It had a fuel issue where it would lean out and stall. It ended up being the fuel switch half blocked by a bit dicentergrated rubber. Just another thing to check

[@dizzcorn1000]

This is why you should always premix at 50:1. The peace of mind is well worth the slight loss of fuel tank capacity.

[@theupscriber65]

Sorry for the bad day(s). Thank you for going through all the pains for us. Maybe an interesting project would be to swap in a Harbor Freight motor. Probably less power but maybe a cheap reliable fix? It would be interesting to see how one of them performs with the totally wrong engine.

[@DUDAPA]

I had one when I was a younger back in 1993. When it is working I had a nice time.

[@johnhicks9529]

Just take the sparkplugs out. get some transmission fluid to put down inside of the cylinders. By using A funnel put the transmission fluid in with. Then put tge sparkplugs back in let it sit up for 4 days. Unbolt the engine.& separate it. Then find the crankshaft bolt try turning it back& fourth from side to side motion until it will make A complete revolution turn then hook up the states.,or just keep hand turning the engine over about 20 times. Then retry it to see if it's freed up again.

[@janmartens7954]

Constructive criticism here, but most people first build the technic side of a project, and the take care of the exterior. Right know it’s only dressing up which isn’t nearly fun enough to see happen’. You are very talented, just get into the technic side, you will see it is not that complicated. Just keep going!

[@tylersanders6080]

I agree it would be worth it for you to learn how to work on these engines. Would be worth it considering how often you are working on these

[@darmalife06]

When you buy these old 2-Strokes, you should always redo the upper and go through absolutely everything. This is why I switched to only buying the used 4-Strokes. After my 97 XP im good with 2-Strokes for awhile.

[@MegaKencam]

Before you buy a 2 stroke you should do a compression test. That way you won't have to redo the top end...

[@darmalife06]

@@MegaKencam yup I do everytime, but choose to redo it based on the age of the engine. And I always bypass the oil, and go mixed

[@MegaKencam]

@@darmalife06 So not only do you rebuild good engines, you also remove systems that work great. The actual things to do when you buy an old 2 stroke is make sure it has compression (before you buy it), rebuild and tune the carbs, and replace the oil lines,. I usually do the fuel lines too but it's not usually necessary, contrary to popular belief. BTW I actually own a 07 XP that hasn't been rebuilt and still has the oil pump. It's totally reliable. They have weird issues but the 787 is a great engine.

[@markfulaytar5128]

Definitely want to see a rebuild video!

[@aaronagood]

Yeah man REBUILD IT and try and tune it up for more power. Id def watch

[@BlakeASwift]

Those skis look waaaaaaay to good to not get those motors running! As someone who has rebuilt newer seadoo motors they're not the most difficult thing to do. 2 strokes are fairly easy to rebuild

[@lukewegner8043]

Sick painting in the garage by the way.

[@derick441]

Go premix and ditch the oil injection. Sbt or wsm is a good option on engine parts.

[@johnhicks9529]

Next step online research how to hook up the starter to jumper cables for turning it over that way. Remember to take the sparkplugs out before you try breaking the engine free by hand.,or using the starter off battery& jumper cables.

[@trexler2352]

I love your content and you are awesome

[@Jayceevan33]

This video pretty much surmises the life of a seadoo owner... been there done that. I think you should rebuild engines, you will learn a lot.

[@lukewegner8043]

I'm at 10:33 right now and you've just snapped off motor bolts. Your next step from here would be to soak them with penetrating oil and try reversing them out with left handed drill bits or easy outs. If that fails use that badass welder you bought to weld a nut onto the tops of them and again, after soaking with "Panther Piss" turn them out. Absolute last case fall back scenario that you DON'T want to do until you have to is to drill them out completely oversized and heli-coil them.

[@JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel]

I say rebuild one of the motors. But take the one with the broken bolts to a machine shop. Shouldn't cost much to have them removed. Personally I'd start with a ski that had a 787 or 951 engine.

[@michaelmartin9837]

Map gas and heat does wonders had same issue with a couple 787 motors

[@slowb4lls1]

You should have learned from the get go why people say to premix em from day one, plus rebuilding the top end on these skis is super easy man. Even if you lock em up from no oil, but no matter how good the oil pumps themselves are, always just premix your stuff

[@pitbullgamer8116]

I really like that green and yellow one

[@Rugsadventures]

Dang nice job really inspired me to look for an older jetski to restore.

[@MM_in_Havasu]

If, at first, you don't succeed, try again, man. Don't lose faith in your work! Stuff happens. It's not difficult at all to do engine work on a 2-stroke engine, parts will not be cheap whether 2 or 4 stroke. Would love to see a video on an engine overhaul!

[@slowb4lls1]

Helps to have a paint booth and shop but killer work bro I’m jelly

[@xtune5731]

Riding in choppy water, a nice worx intake grate might be the way to go btw. Hooks up amazingly but you'll lose some on the top end. A trade off that's worth it imo

[@emericaman16]

I wanted to restore a wave runner so bad. Now.... Not so sure. 😅

[@houseofpaine6158]

Great video & great job transforming the skis, sucks u keep having problems. Would love to see upgrade from a 2 stroke to a 4 stroke like I did last year. I hated the ride quality of mine just bouncing w the waves. It’s a sellers market rt now so if u can get them both running good again u can make some money for some more content on ur new 4 stroke ski

[@Djwally13]

You might want to heat up and spray those bolts with penetrating fluid before you remove them. I had the same thing happen to me when I was disassembling a mercury out board.

[@richardgooding498]

I have to say I have never watched a video of 4 different vehicles having that many problems around the same time frame. Wow

[@karenqueen4706]

5:44 - it looks like it has a ripped seam on the right side of the mid=back under the purple stripe. it is probally leaking from that section of your seadoo.

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

I think you're getting close here. Would be a shame to not have at least one of these in good running condition to go along with the pontoon boat. But on the flip side if an offer comes in to get your head "above water" I'd do that too - begs the question too that what's next (the SeaDoo Scooter or the rest of the Beetle)?....

[@emericaman16]

Rebuild the motors! If you could do it then I'd have the confidence to try it as well.

[@jetskirehab750]

It isn't difficult at all! Just need the right tools and some patience.

[@brucemarkey7177]

If your hull was taking on water, that's likely why the yellow one was running fine, then went to crap. Get it drained, install the grate, run it on the hose, then retest it.

[@ultimaterebuilds7127]

What I’m thinking too

[@tylerdippel6903]

REBUILD ONE! i have an sp myself.. but it caught fire last year while riding it. Havent looked to see why, idk if i wanna know 😂😖

[@gcavy1]

definitely rebuild the motor(s), that's literally the name of your channel! Find someone to show you how to do it once, then do it again yourself. Also I noticed that you hadn't put the grates on underneath in the last video, figured you did it off camera...nope! ;)

[@devito7729]

Probly just stalled from taking on water like that. Hope to find out next episode haha

[@tony_25or6to4]

Did you wait for the contact cement to get tacky before putting the new pads on? Hard to tell all sped up.

[@stephenmcnulty7096]

Nice colors! Good job!

[@crosisofborg5524]

This is why I bypass oil injection and premix. I’ve premixed since the 70s.

[@jetskirehab750]

Those mats are gonna peel up if you didn't scuff the surface.... Definitely should have went custom cut and the cut groove material, I LOVE the colors tho.

[@parkerhall9591]

Zach you should buy new motors and add turbos. You’ll get a lot more power, they’ll sound sweet, and they’ll be way more fun! Those old stock engines honestly suck. You max out at like 40mph and the acceleration sucks. Just my two cents.

[@timr86868]

Everyone gets stuck eventually... no worries man.