I think it is a screw under a hidden cap on the top of the valve.
That is crazy… My pump gets shipped back today so hopefully this weekend ill be out.
Should have my boat back tomorrow or Thursday so going to try and get out at least twice before the end of the weekend.
Wow. That is some solid air for such a big ski lol
Can someone teach me how to jet ski?
The in-laws decided to buy a used ski on a whim to keep at their cottage on Lake Ontario and I had the chance to get out with it on Sunday. I need to complete my boater safety course before I can go out and not worry about getting clobbered. . . anyway, they picked up what I think is a really nice “couch” - it’s a very slightly used 2010 Sea Doo GTX 155. All maintenance is up to date, which, I’m not really sure how much would need to be done at 70hrs. Any concerns with this platform? I’m not familiar with this shit at all, but what I’ve managed to dig up about it online says it’s one of the most user friendly PWCs on the market. It moves for such a heavy pig too.
I am not sure it is the selector valave, but considering it was frozen when I got the machine, I’d say it is a good place to start…I will look in the .pdf…thanks man…
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I removed that screw already (and the plastic cap, obviously), but do not see any easy way to remove the valve/unit itself…
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Ha, just get on it and go! You will learn by doing…that’s how I learned…
Yeah @piratemosh666 it’s really easy. And if you fall off, oh well you’re landing in water. Just take it slow at first and you’ll get the dynamics down quickly.
I’m down at Gallagher now doing some work and there are a good amount of people here. I’m not riding today though. Definitely tomorrow.
This sounds like a fueling issue… Does it cut out after long wide open throttle pulls and it wants to die out?
How long does it crank to start after it dies out.
Does it only do it when the engine is warm or cold also?
How much fuel in the take when this starts acting up?
Does the selector valve make any noticeable difference in running?
We need to figure this out lol
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This is the last weekend coming up for Gallagher. Apparently there is a sign that says they will be ripping out the docks starting soon and they will close that off.
So many things to say here…see my response in bold…
I haven’t seen any signs yet and I’ve been here for a few hours, but I also haven’t been looking. I’m sure if anything they’re just pulling stuff for the season. You can still launch when the docks are not in.
I did. No worries. This one is rather idiot proof…
…I used to ride, so I’m ok as far as the dynamics are concerned, (or can muddle my way through it) I was more interested to know if any of yous guys knew, or could fill me in on the GTX 155 itself. Any problem areas, or things to be mindful of? If not, disregard and maybe I’ll see some of you out on the water.
Found the sign @SOLITUDE was talking about:
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From what I’m told the launch at Safe Harbor Marina (NFTA small boat harbor) is steep.
Yea it is pretty steep over at the small boat harbor. Not too bad in the middle ramps tho. Outer edge ramps are tricky to say the least.
Well for someone like Ryan & myself who don’t use trailers we’ll have to take a closer look first.
Worst case I can use my beach cart and launch from the sand beach on the other side by the grain silo :tup:
How do you get your machine to the water?
I either back it right in while it’s on my hitch hauler:
… or I slide it from the hitch hauler and onto a beach cart and wheel that into the water:
I’ll be out there today for sure :tup:
Hmmmm…
^^^ Nice. It was a flat day inside the wall today, outside was a bit bumpy but good enough to jump :tup:
Also, we got a front row seat from the water of the SS Columbia being brought into the Buffalo River. There was a full salute with the fire boat as well. Some quick vids here: https://twitter.com/hashtag/sscolumbia
For much of the last century, the SS Canadiana and other excursion steamboats served as a reminder of the Great Lakes’ rich maritime history.
The much-beloved Canadiana shuttled generations of passengers from the shores of the Queen City to Crystal Beach, its grand design surrounding them with splendor from another era – one of the city’s great prosperity.
Preservationists lost their battle to save the jewel of Lake Erie, but Buffalo residents soon will have a chance to relive that piece of the city’s waterfront history when the nation’s oldest remaining excursion steamboat arrives in town this week.
The SS Columbia – designed by the same architect as the Canadiana and her sister ship, the SS Americana – will dock in the Buffalo Harbor for a year or two before moving on to New York City, where preservationists hope to put it back in working shape again.
“We really wanted to get the boat to New York State, since it’s going to New York City,” said Liz McEnaney, executive director of the SS Columbia Project, which is doing the $10 million restoration. “The more we looked at Buffalo and the more time we spent in Buffalo, it just made sense with everything going on now and the maritime history.”
The boat departs Tuesday from Toledo, Ohio, though not under its own power. A tug boat will provide the power. It is expected to arrive in the Buffalo Harbor at around 4 p.m. Wednesday and dock at Marine A at Silo City.
Similar to the Canadiana, the Columbia transported passengers between Detroit and a Canadian amusement park. Built in 1902, the Columbia could carry 3,200 passengers on five decks and included features such as sweeping stairways and a ballroom.
Among the highlights of such excursion boats were viewing galleries that gave passengers impressive views of the 1,200 horsepower steam engines.
The Columbia stopped offering service in the 1990s, shortly after the closure of the Canadian amusement park.
About a decade later, it was acquired by an art dealer, who sought to restore it to its original condition and resume operations on the Hudson River. Those behind the project hope to eventually make it a floating museum.
The boat brings a touch of nostalgia to a city where maritime preservationists fought for years to restore the Canadiana, but were ultimately unsuccessful.
The 215-foot Canadiana, built in 1910, shuttled passengers to Crystal Beach until the 1950s. Known for its Victorian architecture, grand stairways and mahogany salons, it was the last passenger boat built by the Buffalo Dry Dock Company.
A website with information about the failed restoration project also offers a history of the Canadiana, its significance to the region and the memories it offered generations of city families.
“In bygone years, there was a grand and majestic treasure ship that plied the waves of a great inland sea called Erie,” reads the history at sscanadiana.com. “It carried riches of happiness, joy and wonder for millions of people, young and old. Those trips brought pleasure to many lives for nearly half a century. They were a way to get away; to leave your present life and go to another land; even beyond, to another world.”
After being sold in 1956, the Canadiana changed hands many times and by 1983 had wound up in Ohio. That’s when a nonprofit organization brought it back to Buffalo with the intention of restoring it. When the preservationists were not successful, the boat was scrapped at Port Colborne, Ont., in 2004.
All that remains are several pieces, including the engine. There are now efforts to bring the engine back to the city.
“We were 30 years too early,” said Paul Redding, who was involved with the effort. “… I’m sure if the Canadiana was around today it wouldn’t run, but would be a nice fixture on the waterfront.”
Those behind the Columbia’s restoration hope they can also pay tribute to the Canadiana during the boat’s time in the Queen City. McEnaney said she plans to work with community organizations to gather history and memories that can be used for an exhibit.
“They’re very similar in terms of the interior design, with things like the ballroom spaces and capacity,” she said. “We really want to figure out how we can work with community organizations to offer educational programs.”
The first order of business once the boat arrives next week, however, will be winterizing it. McEnaney said she expects the public will be able to tour the boat in the spring.
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What it looked like in dry dock before coming to Buffalo:
The carbs have small screen inside them that usually get plugged up with crap and might be causing your problems esp if the selector valve is clear. I’d get rebuild kits and replace the diaphragms due to the age of the unit
I know EXACTALLY what you mean the filters on my dads gtx were beyond shot.
LOL
