{"id":11077,"date":"2023-10-23T12:48:34","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T19:48:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=11077"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:33:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T22:33:14","slug":"how-to-dewinterize-a-jet-ski","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-dewinterize-a-jet-ski\/","title":{"rendered":"How to De-Winterize a Jet Ski in 4 Simple Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You wouldn’t take a car directly out of storage and onto a long road trip. For the same reasons, you shouldn’t rush your jet ski into the water after it’s been sitting all winter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even a properly winterized jet ski should be checked over for any mechanical or safety issues before it’s sea-worthy. This process is known as the de-winterization process. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

De-winterizing your jet ski is a fairly straightforward process, and easy for DIYers and first-time jet ski owners<\/a>. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll give you all the tools you need to confidently bring your jet ski back to life from the off-season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is De-Winterization?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

De-winterization is the process of prepping your jet ski for the summer months and doing regular maintenance to ensure it’s in peak condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the winter season when your jet ski is in storage, a few things can happen. The battery can start to lose its charge<\/em><\/strong>, seals can dry out and crack<\/em><\/strong>, or electrical connections can start to corrode<\/em><\/strong>. Properly winterizing your PWC (also known as a “personal watercraft”<\/a>) can help avoid some of these issues, but it’s still important to look for any potential issues as you’re de-winterizing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you’re de-winterizing your jet ski, check<\/strong> the battery, engine, and other mechanical components<\/em><\/strong>, as well as the trailer<\/em><\/strong> that you use to transport the jet ski. You’ll also want to give any safety equipment that’s on board, such as life jackets and a fire extinguisher, a quick once-over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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