I've never been on a PWC, but...

Aguamenti · 06-09-2013, 08:07 PM

Am I wrong in thinking this is a terrible idea??

http://www.rightthisminute.com/video...innesota-style

I can't imagine it's too healthy for the jet drive.

NHBUOY · 06-09-2013, 09:06 PM

I see no downside. That looks like a great use for a jet ski. They are so boring otherwise. I have 2 and use them maybe 30 minutes a summer. I would love to try that.

chipj29 · 06-10-2013, 07:41 AM

Not a good idea. The hull gets scraped up, and the jet drive ingests ice and whatever else might be in the water or on the snow/ice.

JasonG · 06-30-2013, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by chipj29

Not a good idea. The hull gets scraped up, and the jet drive ingests ice and whatever else might be in the water or on the snow/ice.

How about falling off and hitting your head on the ice at god knows what speed?

jetskier · 06-30-2013, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonG

How about falling off and hitting your head on the ice at god knows what speed?

I think that the biggest problem might be getting a chunk of ice through the intake grating and into the impeller. That would definitely cause some damage to the impeller and the pump seal. Hulls get scraped up pretty much anyhow.

The primary concern is falling into the water as hypothermia would be quick to follow.

Jetskier

06-09-2013, 08:07 PM	#1
Aguamenti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MA/Tuftonboro Posts: 143 Thanks: 95 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	I've never been on a PWC, but... Am I wrong in thinking this is a terrible idea?? http://www.rightthisminute.com/video...innesota-style I can't imagine it's too healthy for the jet drive.

06-10-2013, 07:41 AM	#3
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	Not a good idea. The hull gets scraped up, and the jet drive ingests ice and whatever else might be in the water or on the snow/ice. __________________ Getting ready for winter!

06-09-2013, 09:06 PM	#2
NHBUOY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Loon Mtn. winters...Meredith Neck summers Posts: 398 Thanks: 288 Thanked 94 Times in 60 Posts	I see no downside. That looks like a great use for a jet ski. They are so boring otherwise. I have 2 and use them maybe 30 minutes a summer. I would love to try that.