Fishing Frenzy

I am a huge pwc fan, so every chance I get I try to let other pwc owners know that if you are skimping on your choice of seadoo covers, then you are doing a dis-service to your pride and joy, and will inevitably shorten the the lifespan of your water craft in more ways than one. In addition to potential functional damage caused by exposure to the elements, you will also allow cosmetic damage to your pwc as well.

Making sure you use some sort of cover to protect your pwc is one part of keeping your seadoo in the best shape possible for as long as possible; but the other part of keeping your watercraft in great shape is making sure that you properly prepare your pwc before putting it away for any length of time. Periodic maintenance will keep things running smoothly, but you need to pay special attention to fixing problems and preparing your seadoo for storage in order to keep it looking and running like brand new.

There are many things you must do to 'Winterize' your pwc (you will want to follow this same procedure any time your pwc will be out of use for an extended time, even if it is not winter). These include at a minimum: getting rid of any salt and dirt, including from the cooling system, stabilizing the fuel, lubing any cables and lube spots, protecting any rubber or vinyl parts, and removing the battery. Once all the routine storage tasks have been done, fix any broken parts or nagging problems (cracked or waterlogged dials) so they won't be issues for next season. Finally, once everything is ship-shape, cover your pwc with an appropriate cover that will adequately protect your pwc while it is stored.

When you are trying to choose a seadoo cover that will properly protect your pwc, it's important to consider the conditions you'll be storing. If you have the unfortunate luck to have to store your machine outside, then you will want to be extra careful in the cover you choose and how your machine is prepared. In this case, you may opt for a full wrap rather than a cover, since this will offer the maximum protection, although it is not re-usable.

If you intend to store your seadoo in a storage facility or in your garage then a fair weather cover will suffice. Fair weather covers are just like the cover you would use to protect your seadoo will on a trailer or to protect your seadoo from the sun and rain.

When I pick out a new seadoo cover, I make sure that I get one that suits my particular machine. I just like to have a cover that matches my pwc. Others may not be so picky, but I figure that for the amount that I spend on my seadoo, the investment in a fancy seadoo cover is pretty minimal, but it shows my seadoo off just as much as when it's not covered.

If you respect your passion for seadoos then you need to treat your machines with respect. Choose a seadoo cover that is right for your needs and you will not regret it.