kawa js550
Billy Racing
- Location
- Michigan
Last question, how did you mount the bilge, I know theres mounts you can get but I want to know the best way to mount it
300/440/550 Submarine
- Thread starter kawa js550
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The Mount is the best option, but at $25, Its too pricey. So i sand(180 grit) and de-grease a small flat part of bottom of the hull near the bulk head and the base of the pump and jbweld it on there.
kawa js550
Billy Racing
- Location
- Michigan
Thank you for all the help I will definitely look into a bilge
You don't NEED a bilge pump but a good sub can fill the engine compartment with water and it would take a lot of straight wide open throttle riding to suck it out. They're cheap and it's the off season so go ahead and install one.
My bilge switch broke a couple years ago and I just use an alligator clip before I start riding, close the hood, then open the hood and unclip when I'm done. It's ghetto but while your ski is running you won't run down the battery. If you forget and leave it on you will. My bilge has been running like this for a few years with no problems. I've also just zip tied a bilge pump in place. I'm thinking about all these short cuts because if I were you I wouldn't put to much time/money into a JS I'd be looking for a square nose.
My bilge switch broke a couple years ago and I just use an alligator clip before I start riding, close the hood, then open the hood and unclip when I'm done. It's ghetto but while your ski is running you won't run down the battery. If you forget and leave it on you will. My bilge has been running like this for a few years with no problems. I've also just zip tied a bilge pump in place. I'm thinking about all these short cuts because if I were you I wouldn't put to much time/money into a JS I'd be looking for a square nose.
kawa js550
Billy Racing
- Location
- Michigan
Ya im going to buy a bilge and play it safe