# «OFFICIAL» Watercraft / Jet Ski / PWC Thread + Boats **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [April 22, 2014, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watercraft-jet-ski-pwc-thread-boats/269132 "2014-04-22T16:58:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2014, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watercraft-jet-ski-pwc-thread-boats/269132/1 "2014-04-22T16:58:19Z")
**_This is now the Watercraft / Jet Ski / PWC Thread_** _Original thread for context:_ How bad is this? The hull looks like this: ![http://www.nyspeed.com/pictures/jetski/20140422_182819.jpg](http://www.nyspeed.com/pictures/jetski/20140422_182819.jpg) ![http://www.nyspeed.com/pictures/jetski/20140422_182842.jpg](http://www.nyspeed.com/pictures/jetski/20140422_182842.jpg) ![http://www.nyspeed.com/pictures/jetski/20140422_182807.jpg](http://www.nyspeed.com/pictures/jetski/20140422_182807.jpg) ![http://www.nyspeed.com/pictures/jetski/20140422_182745.jpg](http://www.nyspeed.com/pictures/jetski/20140422_182745.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2014, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watercraft-jet-ski-pwc-thread-boats/269132/2 "2014-04-22T17:10:06Z")
Did it fall off the trailer and get dragged for 100 miles? ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2014, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watercraft-jet-ski-pwc-thread-boats/269132/3 "2014-04-22T17:16:03Z")
lol, it’s 20 years old. ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2014, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watercraft-jet-ski-pwc-thread-boats/269132/4 "2014-04-22T17:24:50Z")
didn’t newman repair the cracked hull on his jetski? you should ask him. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2014, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watercraft-jet-ski-pwc-thread-boats/269132/5 "2014-04-22T17:26:25Z")
I did, he thinks it’s probably fine but I’d like other opinions as well. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2014, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watercraft-jet-ski-pwc-thread-boats/269132/6 "2014-04-22T17:42:23Z")
I’m no expert but it looks cosmetic. Can you create a “grinding” noise on water? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Tbirdsc1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tbirdsc1/32/7487_2.png) [@Tbirdsc1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tbirdsc1)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2014, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watercraft-jet-ski-pwc-thread-boats/269132/7 "2014-04-22T18:09:37Z")
+1 on cosmetic, looks like it’s been beached on sand/rocks all it’s life Best test is sit it in the water and look inside the hull for any leaks or moisture ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2014, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watercraft-jet-ski-pwc-thread-boats/269132/8 "2014-04-22T18:11:16Z")
I was thinking it was just cosmetic, but wanted to make sure since it’s all the way down to the SMC material. ---
**Author:** ![NYstanger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/6a8cbe/32.png) [@NYstanger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NYstanger)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2014, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watercraft-jet-ski-pwc-thread-boats/269132/9 "2014-04-22T19:09:36Z")
New toy acquisition? ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2014, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watercraft-jet-ski-pwc-thread-boats/269132/10 "2014-04-22T19:15:19Z")
Maybe. I’ve wanted one for a while, I just don’t want to spend a lot so I’m willing to accept imperfections… as long as it’s not going to sink, lol. Thanks guys :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Carbonfiberhooded](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carbonfiberhooded/32/7608_2.png) [@Carbonfiberhooded](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carbonfiberhooded)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2014, 8:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watercraft-jet-ski-pwc-thread-boats/269132/11 "2014-04-22T20:36:57Z")
[ATTACH=CONFIG]32393[/ATTACH] ---
**Author:** ![NYstanger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/6a8cbe/32.png) [@NYstanger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NYstanger)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2014, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watercraft-jet-ski-pwc-thread-boats/269132/12 "2014-04-22T20:53:09Z")
Tell us some more details to give a better recommendation whether u should purchase or not. ---
**Author:** ![9ONA3OOZX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/9ona3oozx/32/7242_2.png) [@9ONA3OOZX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9ONA3OOZX)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2014, 10:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watercraft-jet-ski-pwc-thread-boats/269132/13 "2014-04-22T22:15:38Z")
Since when do YOU accept imperfections?! ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 5:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watercraft-jet-ski-pwc-thread-boats/269132/14 "2014-04-23T05:36:38Z")
> [@9ONA3OOZX](#): > > Since when do YOU accept imperfections?! +1 This is the guy who changed his water faucet because he couldn’t get it completly cleaned to his liking lol. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watercraft-jet-ski-pwc-thread-boats/269132/15 "2014-04-23T05:45:49Z")
The point of gelcoat is to seal the fiberglass under it. Now that so much gelcoat is worn off I’d be concerned about water absorption and the hull losing it’s integrity. If it doesn’t feel soft and it’s a good deal I’d just swing by West Marine and pick up some gelcoat to re-coat it. [http://www.westmarine.com/west-marine--waxed-non-laminating-finish-gelcoat--P012953865](http://www.westmarine.com/west-marine--waxed-non-laminating-finish-gelcoat--P012953865) ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watercraft-jet-ski-pwc-thread-boats/269132/16 "2014-04-23T06:04:51Z")
You know riding a jet ski is going to muss up your hair. ---
**Author:** ![Shockwave179](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shockwave179/32/7496_2.png) [@Shockwave179](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shockwave179)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watercraft-jet-ski-pwc-thread-boats/269132/17 "2014-04-23T06:23:28Z")
> [@Tbirdsc1](#): > > +1 on cosmetic, looks like it’s been beached on sand/rocks all it’s life > Best test is sit it in the water and look inside the hull for any leaks or moisture +1 That’s an aftermarket intake grate and it looks a little scuffed. Only way to do that is beaching or rocks. After damaging impellers in shallow water I don’t think I would buy a PWC without water testing. Everything can start right up and sound good but you wouldn’t know something is wrong until you get on the water and mash the throttle. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 6:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watercraft-jet-ski-pwc-thread-boats/269132/18 "2014-04-23T06:26:22Z")
Is this jet ski free? ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watercraft-jet-ski-pwc-thread-boats/269132/19 "2014-04-23T06:30:23Z")
I wouldn’t use it much in that condition, I’d want to cover all of that bare fiberglass in an Epoxy Sealer/Primer, at a minimum. Something like this: [http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show\_product.do?pid=6777&engine=adwords&keyword=interlux\_3000&gclid=CO-34Yfc9r0CFchQ7AodyicAQw](http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=6777&engine=adwords&keyword=interlux_3000&gclid=CO-34Yfc9r0CFchQ7AodyicAQw) . Also as mentioned above, unless the impeller has been replaced, it’s probably completely trashed. Doesn’t take much sand running through the machine to wreck the impeller. In the end, jet skis that are this poorly treated are usually a nightmare. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2014, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watercraft-jet-ski-pwc-thread-boats/269132/20 "2014-04-23T06:52:31Z")
lol, I’ve been on a jet ski before! > [@NYstanger](#): > > Tell us some more details to give a better recommendation whether u should purchase or not. 94 Yamaha Wave Blaster, Worx intake grate, premixed & oil injection block off, K&N air filter with waterproof screen, Riva Red exhaust pipe, Dynojet jets tuned for pipe and air filter. > [@Shockwave179](#): > > +1 > > That’s an aftermarket intake grate and it looks a little scuffed. Only way to do that is beaching or rocks. > > After damaging impellers in shallow water I don’t think I would buy a PWC without water testing. Everything can start right up and sound good but you wouldn’t know something is wrong until you get on the water and mash the throttle. The guy has been taking it in and out of the bed of a pickup truck while he’s had it. I’m sure that’s added to it. I hear ya. That would be ideal but I don’t think I can get it in water. - - - Updated - - - > [@JayS](#): > > The point of gelcoat is to seal the fiberglass under it. Now that so much gelcoat is worn off I’d be concerned about water absorption and the hull losing it’s integrity. > [@boardjnky4](#): > > I wouldn’t use it much in that condition, I’d want to cover all of that bare fiberglass in an Epoxy Sealer/Primer, at a minimum. It’s not fiberglass & gelcoat, it’s SMC (Sheet Molded Compound) & painted from what the internet says. I’ve seen a few places that say this can be repaired in a similar fashion but you need SMC specific materials or there won’t be a proper bond. > [@boardjnky4](#): > > Also as mentioned above, unless the impeller has been replaced, it’s probably completely trashed. Doesn’t take much sand running through the machine to wreck the impeller. > > In the end, jet skis that are this poorly treated are usually a nightmare. Good point. Any way to visually inspect it? Maybe remove the grate and take a look? - - - Updated - - - > [@Beck](#): > > Is this jet ski free? lol, it’s cheaper than most of your watches. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-watercraft-jet-ski-pwc-thread-boats/269132.md?page=2)