Blaster Taking on water

the_WaterMaverick · Jun 29, 2012

So after riding pretty hard i've noticed that my blaster has a lot of water in it.

I'm wondering where is the water coming from and is there anyway to stop it besides getting a bilge to pump out the water?

Bobert540 · Jun 29, 2012

Do you have the stock siphon in it. It's a small plastic box looking thing under your midshaft.

Another option is to dunk the ski in the water and start it up while it's on the trailer. Check for a leak in hull or hose.

wanderer1 · Jun 29, 2012

Buy some screw in Versi plugs and see how that works. Gonna take on water, gotta get rid of it quicker

the_WaterMaverick · Jun 29, 2012

yeah i was looking into that. Do you know if they work well?

nofear195 · Jun 29, 2012

the versi plugs work great! my B1 did the same thing. check you cooling line from the pump if its run underneath the coupler it may have a hole in it.

wanderer1 · Jun 30, 2012

the_WaterMaverick said:
yeah i was looking into that. Do you know if they work well?

Yes they do, I run 2 on each of my B1's. Pull your battery box and check the cooling lines from the pump also, would'nt be a bad time to replace them also. Good luck

wanderer1 · Jun 30, 2012

I also have a Frogskinz over the rear air inlet on one B1 but I dont notice the difference over the other. Probably since the versiplugs work so well.

the_WaterMaverick · Jul 1, 2012

Thanks guys, i think i may invest in some

wright2383 · Jul 1, 2012

ive got 2 versiplugs on my blaster, and never bothered installing the bilge / bracket / switch i bought because the versiplugs work so well.

Jpass · Jul 2, 2012

I've got one Versiplug on the right and a bilge just in case. I always recommend a bilge. Versiplugs and siphon tubes only work when you are moving and under power. If for some reason you have no power and taking on water the only thing that will work will be a bilge, unless of course you have a dead battery, then you're just screwed.

wanderer1 · Jul 2, 2012

Jpass said:
I've got one Versiplug on the right and a bilge just in case. I always recommend a bilge. Versiplugs and siphon tubes only work when you are moving and under power. If for some reason you have no power and taking on water the only thing that will work will be a bilge, unless of course you have a dead battery, then you're just screwed.

You might want to move it to the left, if you side mount it will be closed and start to drain sooner. Just an idea.

Jpass · Jul 2, 2012

wanderer1 said:
You might want to move it to the left, if you side mount it will be closed and start to drain sooner. Just an idea.

I've got a rear exit exhaust on the left. I dont want to risk any sludge getting on the check ball and causing any sealing issues. I've had no trouble with excessive water in my ski. I side mount all the time with no issues. The versiplug is out of the water when she is leaned over during the side mount, and once under way, drains like a champ. Not sure I see the need.

wanderer1 · Jul 3, 2012

I gotcha on the rear exhaust.

the_WaterMaverick · Jul 4, 2012

hey guys i bought the versiplugs and am waiting for them to arrive. I also picked up a flush kit from a local boat store and I'm wondering where do i hook it up? Ive looked everywhere

Jpass · Jul 4, 2012

the_WaterMaverick said:
hey guys i bought the versiplugs and am waiting for them to arrive. I also picked up a flush kit from a local boat store and I'm wondering where do i hook it up? Ive looked everywhere

My flush kit connects off the line coming off the front of the head. There was a coupler there when I bought it. I simply disconnect and hook up the hose adapter. Piece of cake and easy to get to.

the_WaterMaverick · Jul 4, 2012

when you get the time could you put up a picture of it?