PWC Winterization on a 2017 Yamaha VX Deluxe TR-1 Engine (Technique will work on any PWC)

I have included photos of the most common PWC makes and models so you can make sure your skis engine and exhaust system is safe from freezing.
And yes, I know plenty of people who never winterize, or just "blow out" their skis and are fine, but I also usually end up replacing several engines every year that had just enough water remaining that it froze and cracked the cylinder sleeves because they were improperly winterized.

Seadoo uses a closed loop cooling system for the engines, but the exhaust is cooled with freshwater, so the exhaust manifold and waterbox are at possible freeze risk, I still recommend running a little antifreeze through them just to be safe.

This is the way I've been winterizing PWCs for over 6 years, and I have not had a single issue with any of them.

0:00 Introduction
1:00 photos of possible flush fitting locations for Yamaha, Seadoo and Honda
2:00 Walkthrough of procedure
3:00 Process begins
4:10 All done, Ready for winter

Links to some of the things in this video:

➡-50 RV Marine Antifreeze: https://amzn.to/3qzptly (Check your local auto parts stores)
➡Yamaha Flush Adapter: https://amzn.to/3lTuKk1
➡Seadoo & Kawasaki fitting: https://amzn.to/2JWotqu (Regular garden hose, but these quick connects are awesome and super handy)
➡Honda F-15, F15x flush fitting: https://amzn.to/2IjrDnU
➡Honda F-12, R-12, F12X and R12X flush fitting: https://amzn.to/39Rw8RZ (1 foot of 5/8 heater hose and a barbed garden hose fitting will work just as good, Talk to your favorite auto parts guys)
➡Shurflo pump I have on my bucket: https://amzn.to/36Tb9fX
➡A possible cheaper pump if you aren't doing hundreds of winterizations every year: https://amzn.to/37Di0ct


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