Polaris Jet ski

PaugusBayGal · 09-29-2012, 08:14 AM

We have a 1997 SLT780 Polaris that is now sitting in our yard with a blown engine. After having problems with the machine we took it to Hk Powersports in Laconia and they said they checked the first compression-mag and it had zero psi. They said the engine needs rebuild which is not cost effective.
Now we have a Polaris and trailer in our yard and we are not sure what we should do. Does anyone have a suggestion?

Could any one tell me how to winterize a jet ski on my own. I would like to keep the block from cracking as I am not sure of the damage to the engine and just maybe we can have it fixed or sell it and some one can get it going again.

Thank you,
PaugusBayGal

BroadHopper · 09-29-2012, 08:44 AM

You might find some mechanically inclined person that will take on the project.

M&M Salvage in Meredith may take the machine off your hands. I would sell the trailer separately.

GTO · 09-29-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

You might find some mechanically inclined person that will take on the project.

M&M Salvage in Meredith may take the machine off your hands. I would sell the trailer separately.

Years ago I had a similar situation but with a boat. I sold M7M the boat and sold the trailer by the side of the road for alot more than the salvage yard was going to give me for it. Good time of year to do it as everyone is taking their machines from the water.

PaugusBayGal · 09-29-2012, 11:49 AM

I will try both ideas

Thanks

John A. Birdsall · 10-02-2012, 12:21 PM

People are tubing on the lake a lot, So remove the motor, jet and plug up the whole and use it as tow toy. I would think that would be fun.

dog paw · 10-02-2012, 03:44 PM

Take a look at SBT they might have a reman that would keep the old fella on the water a while longer. I am not a reman fan but there prices are good.

http://www.shopsbt.com/mm5/merchant....desc&refresh=1

Belmont Resident · 10-02-2012, 06:43 PM

There is a shop down next to the Winnisquam bridge that rebuilds all kinds of power sports equipment. I'm not sure of the name but I know that Winnisquam guy has had work done maybe he can chime in.

fatlazyless · 10-31-2012, 11:55 AM

Getting rid of an unwanted jet ski or trailer by placing it for sale on www.craigslist.org NH boats costs you nothing for the ad, and some good photos go a long way to help sell it. Craigslist sure seems like it has become the best classified ad venue for New Hampshire, plus the whole state is included in one Craigslist venue.

Craigslist......totally dominating the New Hampshire world of classified ads.......one free ad at a time?

http://nh.craigslist.org/boat/3356605566.html
is an Oct 31 ad for a 1996 Polaris SL 780 jetski for $100, no trailer included, in Seacoast, NH, with a photo of a black engine piston that is warped and cracked in one area of the piston.......just $100 ......will probably sell very fast......doncha think.....

As you probably know, www.winnipesaukee.com also has an incredibly effective freebie classified ad section.

...what....who me...did I get rid of something like seven different canoes, kayaks, rowboat & sailboat via Craigslist and winni.com, this past summer? Was worried that my yard could end up on the tv show Hoarder's, or something like that!

09-29-2012, 08:14 AM	#1
PaugusBayGal Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 3 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Polaris Jet ski We have a 1997 SLT780 Polaris that is now sitting in our yard with a blown engine. After having problems with the machine we took it to Hk Powersports in Laconia and they said they checked the first compression-mag and it had zero psi. They said the engine needs rebuild which is not cost effective. Now we have a Polaris and trailer in our yard and we are not sure what we should do. Does anyone have a suggestion? Could any one tell me how to winterize a jet ski on my own. I would like to keep the block from cracking as I am not sure of the damage to the engine and just maybe we can have it fixed or sell it and some one can get it going again. Thank you, PaugusBayGal Last edited by PaugusBayGal; 10-11-2012 at 11:31 AM. Reason: Need help

09-29-2012, 08:44 AM	#2
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Craigslist You might find some mechanically inclined person that will take on the project. M&M Salvage in Meredith may take the machine off your hands. I would sell the trailer separately. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

09-29-2012, 11:49 AM	#4
PaugusBayGal Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 3 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks I will try both ideas Thanks

10-02-2012, 12:21 PM	#5
John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	bum jet ski People are tubing on the lake a lot, So remove the motor, jet and plug up the whole and use it as tow toy. I would think that would be fun.

10-02-2012, 06:43 PM	#7
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 409 Times in 251 Posts	Rebuild? There is a shop down next to the Winnisquam bridge that rebuilds all kinds of power sports equipment. I'm not sure of the name but I know that Winnisquam guy has had work done maybe he can chime in. __________________ "better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, then a long life spent in a miserable way.."

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10-02-2012, 03:44 PM	#6
dog paw Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 34 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Take a look at SBT they might have a reman that would keep the old fella on the water a while longer. I am not a reman fan but there prices are good. http://www.shopsbt.com/mm5/merchant....desc&refresh=1

10-31-2012, 11:55 AM	#8
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,527 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 295 Thanked 957 Times in 698 Posts	Getting rid of an unwanted jet ski or trailer by placing it for sale on www.craigslist.org NH boats costs you nothing for the ad, and some good photos go a long way to help sell it. Craigslist sure seems like it has become the best classified ad venue for New Hampshire, plus the whole state is included in one Craigslist venue. Craigslist......totally dominating the New Hampshire world of classified ads.......one free ad at a time? http://nh.craigslist.org/boat/3356605566.html is an Oct 31 ad for a 1996 Polaris SL 780 jetski for $100, no trailer included, in Seacoast, NH, with a photo of a black engine piston that is warped and cracked in one area of the piston.......just $100 ......will probably sell very fast......doncha think..... As you probably know, www.winnipesaukee.com also has an incredibly effective freebie classified ad section. ...what....who me...did I get rid of something like seven different canoes, kayaks, rowboat & sailboat via Craigslist and winni.com, this past summer? Was worried that my yard could end up on the tv show Hoarder's, or something like that! __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 11-01-2012 at 11:31 AM.