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You know, there is a SeaDoo owners forum. You might want to post your questions over there

Have you figured out your problem yet?

Good advice and I might add, with any boat you are looking to buy, DO NOT buy without a sea trial. I can’t tell you how many threads I have read here and other boating forums over the years that all started out the same, “engine ran great in the guy’s driveway”. And then the poster listed all...

A couple things…is the gear shift lever in neutral? Do you have a kill lanyard hooked up to the ignition switch that isn’t seated properly? Battery cable connections may need to be tightened up…when not tight, instruments may still light up, but engine won’t start Question, has the engine...

My opinion, FWIW...the transom needs to be looked at and evaluated. Selling as is, is ok, but any potential buyer will have questions. OK, how much to fix? $? $$? or $$$? You can't put a value on the boat when the potential cost of the transom is a complete unknown.

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Chances are very slim the heat exchanger is tucked away somewhere…almost always sitting on top of the engine. As far as flushing goes, when the boat is used pretty much daily, flushing is not nearly as important as when the boat is used sporadically. Salt water just sitting there for weeks at a...

Yes, Salt X is worth looking at. Flushing with the boat in the water is challenging...all depends on the boat. Are you planning on leaving the boat in the water all the time? How often will you put the boat on a trailer?

Sounds like you are a complete newbie. That being said, you need to take a boater safety class. Your state may require it and probably your insurance company as well. You can take these classes online, but I strongly suggest googling the US Power Squadron and/or the Coast Guard Aux. Both...

I could tell you what to look for, but it's easier to google Fresh Water Cooling (FWC) vs Raw Water Cooling (RWC). There are websites that have diagrams showing the 2. Probably dozens of YouTube videos as well. Main thing to look for is a steel cylinder (heat exchanger) sitting on top of the...

First of all, you may have closed cooling. Do you know how to tell the difference? As far as flushing, go to any boat supply store, even Walmart, and buy a pair of “earmuffs”. You put them on the outdrive, connect them to a water hose, turn on the water and then turn on the engine. Run the...

All I have ever used are deep cell for both house and starting. 2 sailboats with small diesels and 3 motor yachts all with big block gas engines. Never had a problem with starting with deep cells. Everything I’ve read about the dual purpose…they‘re not great as either starting or deep purpose.

Why not go over to the carver yacht owners website and let them know what you have and see what kind of feedback you get

Core samples is a little overkill. Just a good sounding is all that is needed.

Google both organizations. They should list the chapters. If you can’t find a nearby class, you can take the boater safety class online. I just prefer actual classes over online ones

You might want to let us know your location.

I’m guessing we won’t be hearing from the OP on this

Take an actual class, not online. You will get a lot more out of it. Some states require it as well as insurance companies before insuring a boat. After taking it, follow up with the Seamanship class that both the US Power Squadron and Coast Guard Aux offer.

Yep…need lots of info. Not a trip to make unless you have serious blue water experience and deep pockets

I’m in central VA and looking for someone who can diagnose/repair my Hurth ZF 80 transmission. Trans is out of the boat and I can deliver.