What Type of Battery Charger for a Sea-Doo?

Sea-Doo produces a variety of personal watercraft, including two- and three-passenger models along with small jet boats. These machines provide thrilling times cruising waterways or towing recreational water skiers, wake boarders and tubers with the larger three passenger models. Maintenance is essential for watercraft, and regular battery charging will ensure that the Sea-Doo starts quickly every time.

  1. Standard Charging

    • Charge your Sea-Doo battery with a standard 12-volt automotive battery charger. It is critical that you remove your watercraft from the water or remove the battery before charging to prevent electrical shock. Use either a 2- or 4-amp charger to charge a low or drained battery and remove the charger promptly when the battery is charged to prevent damage from overcharging. Use quick-charge modes of 6 amps and higher only when necessary as they can damage the memory of the battery.

    Storage

    • Storing Sea-Doo watercraft is common is most parts of the United States during the winter season. The battery should be properly prepared and stored when the craft is not in use for an extended period of time. In areas where the temperature will reach below freezing, remove the battery and store it indoors in a heated environment. Trickle chargers and battery tenders charge the battery as it discharges, ensuring a full charge when reinstalled.

    Battery Replacement

    • The battery life of Sea-Doo watercraft is relatively short because of the frequent starts, temperature fluctuations and wet environment. If a battery starts to lose its charge quickly, it is best to replace to prevent the craft from being stranded on a waterway. Consult your Sea-Doo owner's manual for a recommended replacement type and model as many models require different dimension batteries. It is essential that your replacement battery fits within the battery tray and it is properly secured with existing straps to prevent it from being dislodged during use.

    Maintenance

    • Maintaining your Sea-Doo battery will extend its life and reduce the need for charging. Inspect the battery's water level frequently and fill as necessary. Ensure the engine compartment is properly vented and that the vent tube is free of obstruction as this can cause the battery to build up gasses and explode. Inspect and tighten the battery terminals regularly and remove all corrosion with a wire brush to ensure an optimum terminal connection.