10 Thursday Jan 2013
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26 Wednesday Dec 2012
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Many of you have already stored your Sea-Doo for the winter, or are in the process of storing your Sea-Doo. A very important aspect of winterization is battery maintenance. Proper storage techniques can be make the difference between a dead battery or a battery that roars to life after a long winter’s slumber.
Reasons for keeping a constant charge
– It keeps the battery from being depleted from non-use.
– Help maintain battery life
– Battery is ready when you go to de-winterize your Sea-Doo watercraft.
Tools needed
– Phillips head screwdriver, Flat head screw driver or 10mm nut driver
– Trickle Charger (Sea-Doo carries the Yuasa smart shot automatic battery charger, part # 529035773. See your local dealer for details)
Important Note
– Never charge or boost battery while installed in the watercraft
– Always charge a battery in a well vented room
– Always make sure trickle charger or battery charger is unplugged before connecting charger cables or before removing charger cables.
Instructions
1. Locate the battery in your Sea-Doo watercraft.
2. Next take a look at the bolts that secure your battery cables to the battery and determine what tool must be used to remove the cables.
3. Be sure to remove the negative (-) black cable first and make sure it does not come in contact with the battery or any other grounding component (such as any exposed hardware) during the next steps.
4. Remove the positive (+) red cable from the battery.
5. Disconnect the vent hose from battery.
6. Install a piece of hose (same type as vent hose) with a cap or a small hose pincher onto the battery to prevent electrolyte spillage when removing the battery.
7. Remove any straps or brackets that may be securing the battery into the battery tray.
8. Remove the battery and place it on a workbench or something comparable. Be sure to place it out of the reach of children.
9. Make sure your trickle charger is unplugged and then connect the charger to the battery, making sure the positive (+) red cable is hooked up to the positive end on the battery and the negative (-) black cable is hooked up to the negative end of the battery.
10. Plug in the charger to a wall socket and you are ready to stay charged!
Additional instructions – If the battery terminals seem to have corrosion or rust of any sort, use a wire brush to remove before connecting to the charger.
The best way to maintain proper battery life is to keep a constant charge, so keep up on your battery maintenance to maintain that showroom like quality all year round.
13 Thursday Dec 2012
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1. Sea-Doo Neoprene Freewave PFD
This personal floatation device (PFD) is made for sports-minded personal watercraft riders. It is a fitted PDF andoffersgreater ease of movement, better comfort and warmth. It is constructed of an ultra-durable neoprene outer shell. Soft, beveled PVC foam inserts. Two woven straps with quick release buckles. Strategically placed mesh drain panels. The armholes are cut large for riding comfort. It includes a heavy-duty front zipper,split tail comfort design and a D-ring to fasten your floating lanyard. The Freeway PDFs are available in mens ,womens and youth sizes and come in a variety of colors including orange, red, black, and green.
The tray includes netting to provide secure storage for towels, clothing and sandals. The tray comes with a practical integrated carry handle soyou can place all of your belongings in the tray prior to getting out on the water. These storage trays fit GTX models and RXT 2009 and earlier models (except models with intelligent suspension (iS).Some of these Sea-Doo products, and many others, can be purchased online, however, for the best availability and selections please check with your local dealers.29 Wednesday Aug 2012
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Docking takes practice and Sea-Doo boats Docking Mode helps make it easier by minimizing the power delivery for increased maneuverability while docking. This video covers the use of Docking Mode and the Touch Screen Infocenter including how to activate, set and exit docking mode.
22 Wednesday Aug 2012
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230 Wake, bayliner boats, boat brands, boat dealers, boat prices, fast boats, fishing boats, how to use the touchscreen in a Sea-Doo, jet boats, jet ski, jet skis, motorboating, perfect wake, performance boats, power boats, Sea-Doo boats, sea-ray boats, seadoo boats, speed boats, types of boats, wake boats, wakeboarding, Wakeboost system
Curious as to how the Triple Wakeboost system works in our Sea-Doo WAKE boats? Check out the Sea-Doo “How-To” video series…today’s feature is on the Triple Wakeboost system. This system allows the driver to fine tune and customize the wake shape for all levels of wakeboarders so you can have the PERFECT wake for beginner to advanced wakeboarders. This HOW TO video explains how to fill and empty the boost reservoirs, the location of and how to open the boost system valves and the Sea-Doo touchscreen controls.
17 Friday Aug 2012
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The Sea-Doo Test Ride tour STOPPED in Cleveland in early August. Participants enjoyed the maneuverability and neutral functionality of Sea-Doo boats as well as the brakes on Sea-Doo watercraft. This short video highlights one of the last tour stops of 2012…..Cleveland style.
17 Tuesday Jul 2012
Posted in She-Doo
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bayliner boats, boat brands, boat insurance, boat prices, boats, fast boats, fishing boats, Jet boat, jet boats, jet ski, jetski, motorboating, performance boats, power boats, sea doo dealers, Sea-Doo boats, seadoo boats, speed boats, sport boats, types of boats, wakeboarding boats
Insurance…a wise and necessary investment. As I continue on my path to boat ownership, I want to ensure that my Sea-Doo boat will be covered in the case of an accident so I started my research and learned some very interesting facts!
Boat insurance is very similar to home or car insurance. A boat policy will cover the boat for liability if someone is injured, coverage for damage that my boat inflicts on others (docks, boats, etc.) or coverage for physical damage for my boat if I were to hit something or run aground. If I want more comprehensive coverage I would need to purchase an additional policy (theft, fire, flood, etc.).
One of the first things I learned is that there are two different types of policies: Agreed Value and Market Value.
-Agreed Value: the insurer and insuree agree on the value of the boat upfront, sort of like the sticker price on a car. If something happens to the boat, then you would be reimbursed for the agreed value.
-Market Value: market value is for the actual market value of the boat. If I purchase market value, the insurance company will depreciate the boat as time passes.
I chose to quote Agreed Value, since the boat will be brand new and I will be financing the boat. I also opted to include my trailer and marine electronics in my policy. This raised the rate a bit, but gives me much greater peace of mind knowing that my investment will be fully protected.
We went over the discounts available and I receive a few such as boaters license discount, original owner and I intend to pay in full. I checked with my home insurance company and they offer a recreational vehicle option, but found a more competitive rate with another insurer. Most companies will offer discounts when bundling insurance, but my insurance company’s discount did not mirror the rates I received with another company.
I found some excellent on-line resources that helped to educate me on the process including:
Many companies offer marine insurance. My recommendation is to check with your home owner’s or auto insurance provider first as well as doing some competitive analysis. Some of the most well-know carriers include: Progressive, Boat US, Allstate, Geico and State Farm.
Any insurance words of wisdom? Any pitfalls or good things that you have experienced? All advise welcome!
SHE DOO is actually Mrs. JA and she is indeed a full-time, working mom of three and is quickly being immersed into the boating life. She will be taking an everyday consumer approach to the entire boat buying process. SHE DOO will be a ongoing segment at OnBoard taking you with her along the journey as she progresses through the process of looking for the right boat, purchasing the right boat, learning the proper boating procedures and operations, real life experiences on the water with her family and everything else there is to know about making the most out of the boating experience and the Sea-Doo LIFE. Her immediate thoughts are how to entertain her 17, 15 and 10 year olds and friends as she sees them being on the water as a much better alternative than them being on the streets.
12 Thursday Jul 2012
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The Sea-Doo Test Ride Tour stopped in the “SHOW ME” state of Missouri and popular boating destination Lake of the Ozarks. Guest of Yacht Club Marine experience the newest Sea-Doo product and were able to test drive the iControl technology first hand.
To register for a Test Ride in your area visit http://www.seadoodemo.com
28 Thursday Jun 2012
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bayliner boats, boat brands, boat dealers, boat prices, boating, buying a boat, fast boats, fishing boats, how to buy a boat, jet boats, jet ski, naming a boat, performance boats, power boats, sea doo dealers, Sea-Doo boats, seadoo boats, speed boats, sport boats, types of boats, wakeboarding boats
Summer is here! Time to spend as much time on the water as possible! Discoverboating.com has an excellent e-book that is designed to help you Get off your Dock! This online guide to boating includes chapters on finding the right boat, budgeting, operating your boat, towing your boat to exciting destinations, storage, maintenance and even includes a chapter on choosing JUST the right name for you new boat!
The e-book is available online, can be downloaded and printed, or they will send you a CD. So, what are YOU waiting for? Get off your dock! We will do everything WE can to help you!
26 Tuesday Jun 2012
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bayliner boats, boat brands, boat dealers, boat prices, buying a boat, buying a Sea-Doo boat, first time boat owner, fishing boats, jet boats, jet ski, jet skis, motorboating, performance boats, power boats, sea doo dealers, Sea-Doo boats, seadoo boats, She-Doo, speed boat, sport boats, storing my boat
As we inch closer to our boat purchase, I am in full-blown preparation mode for my new Sea-Doo boat!
We have decided on the model that we wish to purchase…it is the Sea-Doo Challenger 230 SE. This is the top of the line Sea-Doo Challenger model that offers some additional perks such as a bow and cockpit cover, stainless steel cup holders, 4-speaker stereo system, ECO mode and more.
Our decision is also based on available space. My family is only 5 people, but three of those 5 people are over 6 foot tall. Add in a few teenage friends and the extra space in this boat will go to great use! The storage is also a huge plus for me. Most of our trips will be day trips on the river where we will head to Sebastian Inlet or up and down the Florida waterways, so I plan to pack food, clothes, etc., enough for all of us!
Now that we have the boat decision made, we have to figure out the other decisions, the first one is storage.
We have a few options to store our boat…at our house, an on-water slip in a local marina or in rack storage. I have already ruled out an on-water slip. This is a big investment for us and I do not want the salt water prevalent in all of our bodies of water in Florida to do any damage to the hull of the boat. I also am concerned that water-born creatures will attempt to call my new Sea-Doo home and I have heard horror stories of miniscule animals damaging boats stored in the water. That leaves us with storing the boat at home, on the side of the house and towing it each time we want to use it, or in a local dry-dock storage facility.
I called a few local storage facilities that use high and dry fork lifts to pull the boat out of the water and store in their multi-level storage facility. The beauty to this type of storage would be that we would just have to call ahead or show up at the dock and the boat would be waiting for us to load up and go. The closest facility is a family owned and operated full-service marina, so we wouldn’t have to worry about fueling or cleaning the boat afterwards. They are already set up to help us with everything we need to prepare for a day on the water and to get the boat ready for storage post boating. The quotes I received came in around $250 per month for a 23-foot boat. This price is much more affordable than I would have imagined. This is very high on my consideration list as I see it as the easiest way for me to get out on the water, quickly and with little advance preparation.
The other option is to store the boat at our house. We can store it on the side of the house, but we do not have a covered storage area appropriate for the boat. We live in a mature housing development and there is no possibility for adding space to the house or adding on a garage to store the boat. This option presents us with the least expensive option, but also a bit more work. We would tow the boat to our intended launch ramp, launch at the dock, clean it post boating near the ramp and then bring it back home. For this option we will need to ensure we have adequate experience towing a boat (I don’t, but my husband does) and will have to allow advance time for boat preparation to get out on the water. Less expensive yes….however, also more work.
The storage debate is still being waged in our household…I am advocating for the dry storage and my husband is advocating for the beside-the-house storage—I will let you know who wins this one!
Where do you store your boat? Are you a fan of one or the other options? If you were in my shoes, what would you do? Would love to hear your ideas. Also, please let me know if there are other storage solutions that I have not researched.
SHE DOO is actually Mrs. JA and she is indeed a full-time, working mom of three and is quickly being immersed into the boating life. She will be taking an everyday consumer approach to the entire boat buying process. SHE DOO will be a ongoing segment at OnBoard taking you with her along the journey as she progresses through the process of looking for the right boat, purchasing the right boat, learning the proper boating procedures and operations, real life experiences on the water with her family and everything else there is to know about making the most out of the boating experience and the Sea-Doo LIFE. Her immediate thoughts are how to entertain her 17, 15 and 10 year olds and friends as she sees them being on the water as a much better alternative than them being on the streets.
