I have been looking for this exact tow topic for my 22 GTI's. No BS. I hope I never need to clamp these off, but if I do I know where to. And I was planning on using red duct tape like you did so there won't be a question when/if I needed to do it. Awesome vid! Thank You!
Lol, thank you! Glad it was helpful. I can see from UA-cam analytics, that 3% of people that have watched this video did so because they searched broken toe. 😂
2023 GTX 230 owner here. We can't reach the line at all without removing the entire deck. So the tow tap is essentially the only way you can do this. You install a long piece of hose that goes from the line source at the stern and run it to the front where it's accessible, then return to the back. Zero issues doing this. It just adds a second or two before the water gets to the exhaust. Which isn't an issue. Once there's water in the line, there is no delay anymore. I've done hundreds of hours on a jet boat and now my ski, both with tow taps, no issues. For anybody reading this with a similar situation.
Thanks for sharing. You are correct, the under seat plate must come off. If the ski is floating this is easy enough with a t30 and 10mm. It it is going under, I'd tow it slowly to a beach to get the plate off. One guy also mentioned he was able to get it using a 90° pair of pliers without having to take the plate off. I imagine he is doing it by feel.
@WeekendersontheWater by feel, impressive! FYI, I was also able to install the valve without cutting at all. Just replaced the very short hose before it splits to the intercooler (supercharged obviously). The deck is obviously doable, just not fun. Lol good videos btw.
It should, but to be honest I don't know enough about supercharged skis to say with 100% confidence. I'm not sure if there is another way for water to get in through the intercooler.
@@WeekendersontheWater Thank you. I did buy the battery jumper you recommended using your link. And guess what? I had to use it this past weekend on a friends ski. So thank you!!! Look for my next vid going to Catalina Island because I gave YOU an honorable mention in the vid.
Lewis, have a great trip to Bimini and looking forward to Christine's explanation of the adventure! I think on the 2021(which I also have and also an older ski) you appear to have pulled off the engine cover that covers half of the hull. Not hard, but likely a bit cumbersome in an emergency. I might just opt to tow at 20 or less... not sure. But thanks for a great explanation.
Thank you! We actually just got back from Bimini, had a great time. The next video will be the crossing from Miami. You are correct about needing to remove the engine cover. I probably could have explained that better. If the ski is floating it probably would not be to difficult to remove. Otherwise I would first tow it to a beach at slow speed, apply the clamp and then continue.
Wow. Good information. Something that I am not very knowledgeable on. It’s always good to have the tool and not need it rather than need it and not have it. So I’m assuming you are also carrying a socket wrench along with you and that T 30 to get the deck off as well if ever needed?
Absolutely need the t30 and a 10mm! I've always been surprised at how few places there are to find this info. Everyone will say you need the toe tab, or the clamp, but no one will tell you where to put it. Lol
So it’s virtually impossible to reach that hose on the newer GTI’s without having the whole cover pulled off because I’m obviously not removing the whole back cover
I didn't explain it in the video, but you can reach it with a 90° clamp. Although I still think it's best to just take off the cover. Put a t30 and a 10 mil in your emergency kit. As long as the ski is floating it's easy enough to remove, if the ski is sinking quickly tow it to the nearest beach at slow speed and then clamp.
We had an amazing time. Will be splitting the trip up over a few videos as were there for 4 days. First video drops on Saturday. It was wild being out there in the ocean dodging container ships through the shipping lanes. Lol
I have been looking for this exact tow topic for my 22 GTI's. No BS. I hope I never need to clamp these off, but if I do I know where to. And I was planning on using red duct tape like you did so there won't be a question when/if I needed to do it. Awesome vid! Thank You!
Glad you found it helpful. I know I had a hard time finding the information initially as well. Thats why I wanted to share it.
Ohhhhh i was searching how to TOE my sea doo. but this video was pretty solid. thanks Man.
Lol, thank you! Glad it was helpful.
I can see from UA-cam analytics, that 3% of people that have watched this video did so because they searched broken toe. 😂
Very helpful! Have a blast on you Bimini trip and be safe!
Thanks!
2023 GTX 230 owner here. We can't reach the line at all without removing the entire deck. So the tow tap is essentially the only way you can do this. You install a long piece of hose that goes from the line source at the stern and run it to the front where it's accessible, then return to the back. Zero issues doing this. It just adds a second or two before the water gets to the exhaust. Which isn't an issue. Once there's water in the line, there is no delay anymore. I've done hundreds of hours on a jet boat and now my ski, both with tow taps, no issues. For anybody reading this with a similar situation.
Thanks for sharing. You are correct, the under seat plate must come off. If the ski is floating this is easy enough with a t30 and 10mm. It it is going under, I'd tow it slowly to a beach to get the plate off. One guy also mentioned he was able to get it using a 90° pair of pliers without having to take the plate off. I imagine he is doing it by feel.
@WeekendersontheWater by feel, impressive! FYI, I was also able to install the valve without cutting at all. Just replaced the very short hose before it splits to the intercooler (supercharged obviously). The deck is obviously doable, just not fun. Lol good videos btw.
@@OnlineLuc great advice! Thanks for sharing.
Top man! Great info. Thanks from New Zealand.
New Zealand, wow! Thanks for tuning in! You guys must have some amazing areas to ride down there.
Will this clamp work on my 2023 GTX-230 you think? I mean, clamping a hose is clamping a hose.....right?
It should, but to be honest I don't know enough about supercharged skis to say with 100% confidence. I'm not sure if there is another way for water to get in through the intercooler.
@@WeekendersontheWater Thank you. I did buy the battery jumper you recommended using your link. And guess what? I had to use it this past weekend on a friends ski.
So thank you!!! Look for my next vid going to Catalina Island because I gave YOU an honorable mention in the vid.
Thanks so much! Really appreciate that!
Lewis, have a great trip to Bimini and looking forward to Christine's explanation of the adventure!
I think on the 2021(which I also have and also an older ski) you appear to have pulled off the engine cover that covers half of the hull. Not hard, but likely a bit cumbersome in an emergency. I might just opt to tow at 20 or less... not sure. But thanks for a great explanation.
Thank you! We actually just got back from Bimini, had a great time. The next video will be the crossing from Miami.
You are correct about needing to remove the engine cover. I probably could have explained that better. If the ski is floating it probably would not be to difficult to remove. Otherwise I would first tow it to a beach at slow speed, apply the clamp and then continue.
Wow. Good information. Something that I am not very knowledgeable on. It’s always good to have the tool and not need it rather than need it and not have it.
So I’m assuming you are also carrying a socket wrench along with you and that T 30 to get the deck off as well if ever needed?
Absolutely need the t30 and a 10mm! I've always been surprised at how few places there are to find this info. Everyone will say you need the toe tab, or the clamp, but no one will tell you where to put it. Lol
So it’s virtually impossible to reach that hose on the newer GTI’s without having the whole cover pulled off because I’m obviously not removing the whole back cover
I didn't explain it in the video, but you can reach it with a 90° clamp. Although I still think it's best to just take off the cover. Put a t30 and a 10 mil in your emergency kit. As long as the ski is floating it's easy enough to remove, if the ski is sinking quickly tow it to the nearest beach at slow speed and then clamp.
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Thank you!
Good info! I really didn’t want to do that mechanic work. Where did you purchase your clamps?
Thanks, glad you found it helpful.
Here's a link to Amazon, for the one that I purchased.
amzn.to/3ziJRQB
Pinch pliers...don't worry with that convoluted tubing, just pinch it as well as the hose.
That'll probably work too. Although the plastic may crease.
You need to get yourself a tripod so your arms don’t get tired. Ha ha.
Lol, I'm too lazy to set up and the move the tripod.😂
@@WeekendersontheWater ha ha ! Time consuming too. Cant wait for the Bimini vid!
We had an amazing time. Will be splitting the trip up over a few videos as were there for 4 days. First video drops on Saturday. It was wild being out there in the ocean dodging container ships through the shipping lanes. Lol
Oh wow! Can’t wait
The only time I use the tow tap is for jazz.
😂
my 24 gtx 170 is 5 mph
Good to know. But that seems pretty low. Did you confirm that in the user manual?
@@WeekendersontheWater yes, per the user manual
So why do we need to clap to tow?
This is to prevent water from entering the combustion chamber.