This blog regularly features the Sea-Doo X-Team riders and connects elite athletes with elite watersports brand performance.

THE NIKE/SEA-DOO WAKE TEAM HELPS YOU BE A BETTER RIDER IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE

Posted on May 7, 2012

by OnBoard Editor

Nick Taylor at the 2012 Sea-Doo Photo Shoot

BRP has been involved with the wake industry since the inception of the sport in the early ’90s by sponsoring the Bud Pro Wakeboard Tour to showcase the possibilities Sea-Doo watercraft had to offer. This commitment to the sport has lasted 20 years and is stronger today than ever before by simply being true to the sport. Taking the next step in support of the sport, BRP partnered with the fledgling NIKE 6.0 brand (that’s relative to the time) in 2009 to work with their young Pro wake skaters Nick Taylor, Ben Horan and Matt Manzarri.  Each of these talented trio was provided a Sea-Doo WAKE PRO watercraft to further their riding skills and abilities with an economical tow vehicle  that a late teen could afford, as well as to promote the abilities of the only watercraft specifically designed for board sports.  But the effort was not only to gain promotional value for the Sea-Doo brand, they also provided insights and suggestions.

 

Nick Taylor's NIKE Shoe Wrapped Sea-Doo WAKE 155

The NIKE riders provided valuable product feedback and have contributed to new designs and technologies that have been implemented on current models and will be on future models. Since the initial partnership with these riders wake skater Andrew Pastura and Wakeboarder Kevin Henshaw have joined the Sea-Doo X-TEAM and ride behind their Sea-Doo WAKE 155 models year round. In-fact, between the five Sea-Doo WAKE watercraft utilized by the team riders they have amassed over 2900 hours per their info center hour meters. Their efforts help BRP make a better WAKE specific watercraft and boat for you.

 

Ben Horan being filmed at the Sea-Doo "DOO IT" shoot

Sea-Doo watercraft allows these riders to ride more often as they are easy to take on their many adventures and economical to use. They love what they do and they want to share their love of their sport with the next generation of watersports fans. The Sea-Doo “DOO IT” wake instructional video series is in its forth year and each of these athletes shares quick tips on how you can take your riding behind Sea-Doo watercraft and boats to the next level. Be sure to check out the Sea-Doo “DOO IT” playlist on our You Tube Channel, SeaDooTV.

We would also like to see your own Sea-Doo WAKE related videos this summer. Send us a link to your videos and we may showcase it tour the one million plus Sea-Doo owners world-wide.

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DOCTOR DOO: When Heavy Fog After Your Ride is GOOD!!

Posted on May 2, 2012

by Doctor Doo

What happens after your day on the water can help ensure your next day on the water is trouble free. One of the most damaging things that can be overlooked on watercraft or boats is the simple act of proper engine “fogging” after usage.

Saltwater users pay extra attention! It’s simple to understand the need for this procedure when you consider its effect.

Have you ever parked you car, truck, etc. a block or so from the ocean yet still notice that haze on your windshield from the salt in the air?  Well, imagine your engine actually ingesting these tiny salt particles while running along that beautiful shoreline.

It’s a scary thing to think about. But rest easy, Doctor Doo is going to explain the procedure to address the effects.

While the ROTAX engine is running, all internal moving parts are getting their needed lubing via oils, fuels, etc. BUT how about the post ride coating of salt mist, or any water for that matter, that can cause rust, corrosion, and oxidation of all sorts? The post ride preventive maintenance is key to longevity and is simple if done regularly and using BRP’s high-quality XPS products.

When conducting your post ride rinsing, flushing and preventive maintenance, follow the owner’s manual instructions for your model when it comes to “ENGINE FOGGING”.  Two-strokes as well as four-strokes need this. On 4-TEC models it protects the critical parts including throttle bodies, intake valve stems, and the list goes on.

BRP service technicians have fixed many carburetors due to frozen throttle shafts that could have been simply avoided by a little XPS lube in the right place after usage.

Here is an example of the fogging port of the typical ROTAX 4-TEC Marine Engine:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next is the flame-arrestor on a 947 DI series 2-stroke:

 

Most all 2-Stroke Sea-Doo engines have the port  on the flame-arrestor. Just 4-5 seconds of spray before storing even for a couple of days makes a difference!

 

 

 

 

We strongly recommend using Sea-Doo XPS Anti-Corrosive Lubricant for this procedure. It is a true formulated fogging lubricant and one can should last a couple of seasons when used properly.

I hope this removes the fogging mysteries, myths and clears the air regarding this simple yet important procedure!

This edition of Doctor Doo comes from Glen Perry of Perry Performance Group renown as one of the leading Sea-Doo service centers the southeast United States and the world.


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