Can You Keep a Jet Ski in the Water?

Just imagine having that incredible air crafting weekend water crafting with your family and friends and then it comes that time when you need to leave your jet ski in the water. The time your jet ski will spend on the water will depend on whether you will use it soonest or after a long period.

If you leave your jet ski to stay for a more extended period, you will be exposing it to damages, and as a result, it would fade. Now, this takes as to the main question; can you keep your jet ski in the water? Well, the answer is yes, but if only the jet ski will not stay in the water for so long.

Now that said, here are the reasons as to why you should leave your jet ski to stay for a more extended period. You will also get to learn on the tips concerning the proper storage of your jet ski to prevent it from damage.

Why you should not keep your jet ski in the water

Leaving your jet ski in the water for so long will be exposing it to a myriad of problems. These problems include;

1.      Corrosion – if you leave your jet ski to stay in the water for a long time, there will be a higher tendency of it being eroded by water. Water can corrode the entire Jet Ski rendering it useless and thus you will have to purchase a new one.

2.      Build up – water is not the only factor that will destroy your jet ski, there are also things like; sand, algae, dust, salt that can accumulate in your jet ski and cause immense damage to the fuel lines and stalled motors.

3.       Colour fade – the more your Jet Ski stays in the water, the more its colour will fade. The fading is a result of the exposure of Jet Ski to the sun's UV rays.

4.      Weather damage – placing your jet ski at the jet ski dock without covering it, you will be doing zero work since you will be exposing the jet ski to rain, hail, and snows that will damage it.

5.       Animals – your Jet Ski dock might be harbouring small fish, birds and rodents. These animals might destroy your jet ski by burrowing into the motor and engine and eat away the paints and cushions.

Storage options for your jet ski

Now that you know the dangers that come with leaving your jet ski in the water for so long, it would also be prudent of you to see the storage options that are available for you to avoid such calamities. They include;

1.      Floating docks and ports

If you love your jet ski, you have to take good care of it. Thus investing in a Jet Ski dock will keep your jet ski safe.

2.      Storage lockers

If you have a space in your storage room, you can get a storage locker that will be specifically for your jet ski. And in case you don't have a different place, you can as well rent one.

3.      Garages

If you happen to have a home garage, you can also put another garage for your jet ski. The Jet Ski garage should have its trailer to prevent the Jet Ski from coming into contact with the moisture.

 

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