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Scotty_#72
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Post #1 post 16th May 2010 - 01:59 AM
Hey guy

Bought my first jet ski about 4 months ago and now planning on making a trip over to moreton island with car and ski, my question does anything have to be closed up before taking on the stand for example intake underneath etc.

From what i can see because the wheels are only small i can see the axle dragging through the sand over there, meaning sand gettin up and underneath the ski, just seeing if anyone has experience with anything like this give me any tips.

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TUFF VZ
Post #2

get there on low tide and u should be rite see if u can plan the barge so u can if not shell be rite

khubner
Post #3

i know this probably isn't an option but maybe some beefier wheels to try and reduce sink and mabe a tarp or similar to avoid getting large amounts of sand in the jet assembly

TypeR
Post #4

QUOTE (khubner @ May 16 2010, 10:29 PM) *
i know this probably isn't an option but maybe some beefier wheels to try and reduce sink and mabe a tarp or similar to avoid getting large amounts of sand in the jet assembly



It's not like huge amounts of sand are going to get forced into the intake grate.. You will suck up shit loads more just using the thing anyway..

Ris00
Post #5

just lower the pressure of the trailer tyres, it would suck up more sand when your riding close to the beach than towing it.
The only thing i would be worried about is actually getting off the barge onto the sand. Just be careful the arse of the ski doesnt get smacked by the barge ramp

Scotty_#72
Post #6

Doesnt really matter what tide i go on because its the middle track from one side of the island to the other where we stay is the problem, the ruts are pretty deep and there is some soft sand that im worried about constly getting pushed up there when dragging the trailer threw, and because the ruts are deeper obviously the trailer doesnt have much clearance and is going to drag, so when it is dragging through, the sand is going to be pushed up and through any open holes?

Ris00
Post #7

let the ski sit in the water and rock side to side before starting it so any big clumps fall out. also if the rutts are that deep youll scratch all the under side of the ski

Scotty_#72
Post #8

yea i relise that, Really want here from past experences to see who has towed jet ski's on sand before, to tell me how to solve the problems

khubner
Post #9

go speak to the life savers at you local beach they tow jetski's on sand all the time

Scotty_#72
Post #10

good point, thanks mate

OPE114
Post #11

Just drop the ski off it's trailer when you come off the barge and ride it around while someone else drives the car threw the track mate!! I realise this doesn't really answer your question, but it is a solution to your problem!!

Scotty_#72
Post #12

yea i had thought about that, but dont really have anyone to drive over my car as i go with my family we take 3 cars and only 3 drivers.

OPE114
Post #13

Would seem that bigger (daimetre) tyres are your only real option then mate!!

Scotty_#72
Post #14

yea was another option but wont fit much bigger wheels under the guards

Tolez34
Post #15

bigger wheels mate, took mine over with standard wheels was a nightmare just to low. its a bit of work to get bigger wheels to fit but well worth it i have no trouble on the beach now.

IEATU
Post #16

you will be right, we used to take our 5m centre console over there that weighed 700kg, just with the tires, put them down a little, but make sure your 4wds tires are sufficent depending how chewed up middle road is, Hopefully for your sake they have graded it. just get some plastic and duct tape it to the bottom of your ski to stop foriegn objects getting in, Id be more worried about tree roots smashing your hull then a bit of sand

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