Boating Has Been Very Good To Us
1990 Yamaha Waverunner III
In Feb 06, our water heater went dead. Plumbers wanted $1000 to replace it.
So, I made a deal with my wife; I'll fix the water heater, and with the left-over money, I can get a jet ski.
I found this one in S Carolina for $400 (including the trailer).
It needed work, but after a couple of days effort, we have another toy.
New Trailer Tires from Walmart
Feb06 - The shorelander trailer is in good shape, except for the tires. Walmart sells the tires, rim and all for about $55. Bought two, and the waverunner is ready for its ride home, from South Carolina to Ohio.
Runs great in the driveway, but stinks on the water?
June 06 - I took the waverunner to Alum Creek for a test drive. Crank and crank in the water, and nothing. Actually, I get one shot at starting it. If it starts, then I can drive it in the water so long as I give it gas.
A little research and I think it needs a "reed valve", which is located under the carburator. See Reed valve project.
| Project | Description | Duration | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat reuphostery | Seat is in lousy shape. So, I remove the seat cover and replace it with vinyl. | 4 hrs | Feb 06 |
| Reed Valve replacement | According to my research, I'm thinking the reed valve may be buster. Bought a new reed valve. | 4 hrs | Mar 06 |
| Carburator rebuild | The waverunner just seems a little unpredictable with the acceleration, so I do a carburator rebuild | 3 hrs | Sept 06 |
| Exhaust Manifold replacement | Busted exhaust manifold bolt thread. So, replace exhaust manifold. | 3 hrs | Jun 10 |
