Before moving a jet ski into storage for the off-season, it’s important to winterize your vehicle. From cleaning the watercraft’s exterior to flushing the engine system, here are some necessary steps for winterizing a jet ski.
As you get ready to put your jet ski away for the winter, you need to start by cleaning the exterior of your personal watercraft.
Because jet skis suck in water to help keep their engines cool during use, it’s necessary to drain the engine before moving your watercraft to storage.
Winterizing the exhaust is only necessary if you live in a cold climate and plan to store your jet ski outdoors during the off-season.
After you’ve washed the jet ski and drained its engine, it’s time to finish off your jet ski winterization with more basic vehicle storage steps. These tips can help extend the life of your watercraft while also making it easy for you to get back on the water when the next season kicks off.
Before storing a jet ski long term, you need to either drain the fuel system or top it off and add a fuel stabilizer. Depending on the size of your tank, you can find a bottle of fuel stabilizer for anywhere for as low as $5.
If you’re planning to keep your jet ski at a storage facility, check with the facility manager to see if you’re required to drain the fuel tank before moving your vehicle into self storage. If you’re allowed to keep fuel in the tank, be sure to add a stabilizer and run the engine in short intervals before storing.
If you leave the battery in your jet ski over the winter, you may return to find the battery dead next season. Consider hooking the battery up to a trickle charger while your vehicle is in storage. Just make sure you’re allowed to plug it in at the storage facility. If not, charge it at home.
When storing a jet ski in vehicle storage, always change the oil. Old oil can become thick and create issues for your engine if not taken care of, especially after months of use. So your best bet is to change the oil and add new oil (and maybe even a new oil filter) prior to moving to storage.
While not necessary, using a jet ski cover is one of the easiest ways to protect your watercraft when not in use. There are a variety of options available today, from cheap plastic covers that last only a few years to more expensive canvas covers that last much longer. Depending on how often you use your jet ski, pre-fitted covers are the recommended option.
Looking for convenient off-season storage for your jet ski? Depending on which area of the country you live in, you’ll want an indoor or outdoor vehicle storage option!
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