Using my Sea-Doo GTI sea scooter

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Have you ever wanted to try a sea scooter? I just got a new battery for this SeaDoo that I've had for a while. I didn't buy it new but I was told it worked. They really are simple devices so I was confident I could get this one working again. Let me know if you'd like to see more videos like this.
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@darylgrabski4316 Год назад

My the on and off switch don’t work. It run all time until take battery off love it had two can’t find this model

@leannkennedy6568 5 лет назад

Mokpot is one of my favorites. Enjoyed your video.

@DonFassbender 5 лет назад

Lol, thanks Leann! I've been using it quite a bit this summer and its made a few cameos in some of my videos. Perhaps next year I'll have a serious scooter. Here's to hoping! Thanks for watching and taking time to comment 👍

@leannkennedy6568 5 лет назад

@@DonFassbender Imagine the area you could search if you had one just a little more speedy. Although..from hearing the screeching tires and roaring engine...I doubt you'll need much more. hahaha Also, Adventures is one of my favorites as well. just as your videos are. :D

@DonFassbender 5 лет назад

@Leann Kennedy thanks for noticing. I was having a little fun with the sound effects. Might have gotten carried away there but what the heck. Jared's a good guy for sure. These three channels all have Scuba diving at their roots but we're definitely different from one another. You must be a diver.

@DonFassbender 5 лет назад

And yeah, I so want a real scooter. I'd definitely reach further. As it is I'm hesitant to go too far from shore for fear of dragging the thing back. 😲

@leannkennedy6568 5 лет назад

@@DonFassbender I was open water certified but, havent dove in years. Have often thought about getting recertified. I was thinking about the scooter you have now and how it would perform in the great lakes, compared to a more powerful one. Having grown up in Michigan it has always been understood that the great lakes are to be humbly respected... for mother nature has a mind of her own. I agree,, using a more powerful scooter is a good idea.

@stevenblanton8826 Год назад

Do you know how to get the “guts” out for access to the actual motor?? I have same model and troubleshooting is proving difficult…

@DonFassbender Год назад

I have not tried that, Steve. What is your scooter doing (or not doing)? I have a newer model and this one stopped working. I suspect the battery, but I don't want to spend the money to find out. Good luck!

@mokpot 6 лет назад

Hey Don, Thanks very much for the shout-out! FYI your Sea-Doo is the same model that I first rode in Lake Tahoe. So much fun it lead me to my current model.

@DonFassbender 6 лет назад

We were just in Utah and got to see Lake Mead and Tahoe, but unfortunately, no diving. This time... I may actually graduate to a fancier scooter like yours someday, but until then, I'll continue to look for more videos from you. Hint hint...

@mokpot 6 лет назад

more coming... treasure season open soon. Plus I am leaving in a week to dive Tubbataha Reef in the Philippines. so hopefully I will have something from that... dive safe!

@DonFassbender 6 лет назад

That sounds great, mokpot. Keep us posted.

@matthewcounihan5733 6 лет назад

Hey Don and mokpot. I have a odd question , are you able to hold it and face it the other way and make it blow water away from you? I'm asking as I myself am keen to purchase one 2nd hand myself. I'd like to use it to clear sand in rock pools and ocean for treasure hunting.

@DonFassbender 6 лет назад

Hey Mathew, the answer is yes. I have seen this done recently in a video where the operator was searching for megalodon teeth. I believe it helps to be slightly negatively buoyant, however I have not yet done this. Good question. Perhaps Mark can weigh in on this as he has probably done this a time or two. Thanks for the video idea! 👌.

@fanid7181 4 года назад

Hi ! have you cut off the battery adapter? Ihave a used GTi without battery, without adapter too. I was wondering if I can take a generic 12v battery and simply use faston plug like I've seen in yours. I haven't the originale battery charger too, but I can charge with something else . Do you think I'm right? Thanks for the video

@DonFassbender 4 года назад

So long as the battery is similar to the original. Check the specs before you buy and you should be able to find the specs for the SeaDoo battery that came with the scooter from the factory.

@stevegribbs4265 2 года назад

So I have one but the battery is 3 years old and I think that’s why it won’t run. We’re can you get a battery for it ?

@DonFassbender 2 года назад

I got one from Remy Battery here in Michigan. There is no longer a store here in town, but there are others in the midwest. Good luck!

@stevegribbs4265 2 года назад

@@DonFassbender okay thanks maybe Battery source has one I hope that’s the problem thank you 🙏.

@DonFassbender 2 года назад

@@stevegribbs4265 No problem. Good luck 👍

@Kauhly 6 лет назад

Love the sound effects. Thanks for another entertaining video.

@DonFassbender 6 лет назад

Thank you, Coll! Glad you like the videos.

@downunderdandiving3357 5 лет назад

You get to Play with the best toys

@DonFassbender 5 лет назад

Hey DD, for some of these toys I have two, just in case a friend wants to come over to play 👍

@downunderdandiving3357 5 лет назад

Don Fassbender Seriously thinking about👍

@DonFassbender 5 лет назад

Summer is a little ways off,@@downunderdandiving3357. Youve got time to plan I mean think 👍

@downunderdandiving3357 5 лет назад

Don Fassbender We’ll have to see how my health goes 👍

@DonFassbender 5 лет назад

I understand,@@downunderdandiving3357.🙏 I hope we both have the best health we can. I am sending a small gift your way. Best, my friend

@caseyherbert6487 28 дней назад

When I put the inner nose come back on, it doesn’t stay sealed, it pops back up a few millimeters, even when outer cone and plastic straps are hooked in place. Any guesses why this slightly gap is appearing? Afraid of water leak

@DonFassbender 28 дней назад

@caseyherbert6487 Sounds like you'll have a good seal. Is the port screw still in place when you put the cone on? You need to remove it before you put the cone on, and install it once the nose cone is in place.

@caseyherbert6487 25 дней назад

@@DonFassbender yes, left it open and then only screwed on once inner cone was seated correctly. I’m wondering it may just need some new o rings for the inner cone

@DonFassbender 25 дней назад

@@caseyherbert6487 I've never experienced resistance like that. So nothing has changed? Still using original o-rings? I assume you apply silicone prior and that they're not dry or checked? I would certainly try new o-rings and lubricate them. Please folow up and let us know what you find.

@Manuel_Z_Kayaks 4 года назад

Does anyone know why the scooters are so loud? I was thinking there is some sort of speed reducer mechanism making all that noise. I'd rather have a direct drive motor! or at least a variable speed trigger so the lighter you press it the slower it goes.

@DonFassbender 4 года назад

The pricier scooters have variable speeds and emit less noise. I have a little nicer one that I tested in a more recent video. You should check my other videos out 👍

@darylgrabski4316 Год назад

Want a other one help me find one or tell me where don’t sell in Southern California can’t find

@DonFassbender Год назад

I haven't seen any on the market here either. I'm starting to see more and more of the little ones.

@terryfair2157 2 месяца назад

How do I seal the battery compartment no matter what it gets wet

@DonFassbender 2 месяца назад

@terryfair2157 have you tried cleaning and lubricating the o-rings? Even spmething as fine as a piece of hair can cause significant water leakage over a short period of time.

@terryfair2157 2 месяца назад

@@DonFassbender yes I cleaned and lubricated both, when I try get it to run it will run less than one minute then stop over and over again it's frustrating

@walter091571 4 года назад

Need Help ! How i can Open the Battery and fixed ? I used once its not charging any more . Please !

@DonFassbender 4 года назад

There is a small thumbscrew under the cone. Make sure to unscrew that to release the vacuum otherwise it can be very difficult to open. Good luck 👍

@zoltanmanyoki9680 5 лет назад

I have bought a used without battery. Do you have any idea where can I buy battery? In Hungary I can not found any 24 v battery. From Australia the shipping is cost double then te battery.

@DonFassbender 5 лет назад

Wow! Shipping is expensive here too. Anything in Slovakia to the north? The exchange might be better.

@DonFassbender 5 лет назад

Thanks for weighing in, @saladdogger. Not too familiar with EU stuff👍

@zoltanmanyoki9680 5 лет назад

@@DonFassbender As information I could find, mine is working with 24 volts. 2 pcs 12v battery doesn't fit in my sooter.

@DonFassbender 5 лет назад

@@zoltanmanyoki9680 I'm not familiar with a 24v system. Who makes it? Hopefully they're still in business.

@zoltanmanyoki9680 5 лет назад

@@DonFassbender It's a no name scooter. Made in China. They are selling it without battery.... I have bought it for 27 USD at the free market. I found a different type of battery (www.ebay.com/itm/24V-10AH-Li-ion-Battery-29-4V-Rechargeable-Bicycle-350W-E-Bike-Electric-Li-ion/254144832041?hash=item3b2c366229:g:46AAAOSw9QNcsLB9) And I hope that will work with it. But... I found some water in the battery (cabinet) area. I have no idea how to pull out the battery holder part to get to the motor area. Can you make a video how to get tos the motor? First I was thinking to change the motor to 12 volt type, but I found 24 volts battery. Thanks for your help! I have this: www.ebay.com/itm/300W-Electric-Sea-Scooter-Dual-Speed-Underwater-Propeller-Water-Sports-Equipment/372681750430?epid=8024543583&hash=item56c590379e:g:UUUAAOSwwRtbZJaK

@jakejake708 3 года назад

Did i miss how long the battery last?

@DonFassbender 3 года назад

I had it in the lake for about an hour. It wasn't going constantly but I was happy with it. Much happier with the new one though. The Hoverstar is faster and has a battery readout so you know when to head back to shore.

@rachelbrice3258 2 года назад

Where did you get the battery

@DonFassbender 2 года назад

At a battery store in town called Remy battery. It's fairly common. I did have to switch the leads though.

@nicolatesla5320 4 года назад

Hi, I can't take out the cigarette that seals the battery. It got stuck like I could take it out?

@DonFassbender 4 года назад

I'm not following you. There is a screw that creates a seal in the compartment. You should only have to unscrew it and that will release the vacuum that keeps the battery cover in place.

@jhonnysalvo3106 4 года назад

bellissimo video

@DonFassbender 4 года назад

Grazie mille! Adoro tutte le cose Scuba e questi scooter Scuba molto più divertente!

@jhonnysalvo3106 4 года назад

anche io,io da 14 anni che li uso da quando avevo 12 anni,sono bellissimi e comodi per spostarsi l'estate.

@DonFassbender 4 года назад

@@jhonnysalvo3106 Dove ti immergi, Jhonny? Le immersioni qui, nel Lago Superiore, sono quasi completamente finite per la stagione. Il tempo è troppo imprevedibile, quindi ora aspettiamo che il ghiaccio denso si tuffi.

@jhonnysalvo3106 4 года назад

no io lo uso per spostarmi in estate da un posto all'altro e divertirmi,io sono del salento,italia.

@DonFassbender 4 года назад

@@jhonnysalvo3106 Piacere di conoscerti, Johnny. Hai pensato di pubblicare foto o video delle tue avventure.

@user-ij8rk7bc5h 11 месяцев назад

كم من الوقت يشتغل وكم من كيلومتر يقطع في ساعه

@chucknetzhammer9489 4 года назад

why not replace with Lithium?

@DonFassbender 4 года назад

I have several scooters so I'd prefer the less expensive battery for this one. Besides, the local battery store is very limited in their offerings.

@nickcalling9695 4 года назад

Stephan molenhuox?

@DonFassbender 4 года назад

Kinda look like him. Also michel foucault

@mikemike9449 Год назад

I have gone through 3 of these! Very poor build quality. I always washed and greased seals.

@DonFassbender Год назад

The batteries are just one of the weaknesses that I'm aware of, and the longer the video is up, the more I hear. I have since retired this machine. At least until a reasonable battery becomes available.

@mikemike9449 Год назад

The circuit boards keep failing!

@DonFassbender Год назад

@mikemike9449 you've replaced a circuit board three times? How much were they, and where did you obtain them? I feel it might be a good time to try a Yamaha. A buddy of mine has one and likes it.

@amazingdubai5439 5 лет назад

Haii i need this Battery charger plz

@DonFassbender 5 лет назад

I only have one, Gulf Videos Enjoy, but I bet you can find one through Amazon or eBay. Good luck!

@kierancasey5814 4 года назад

That Scooter is the exact copy of the Yamaha 250, Sea-doo make it for yamaha

@DonFassbender 4 года назад

That kind of thing happens all the time. If it's a tried and true design why not manufacture it for other companies? I'm sure Sea-Doo makes out in the deal. Do you own one? Fun stuff!

@landonstephens33 5 лет назад

How much was it?

@DonFassbender 5 лет назад

I got it in a package deal with a bunch of other things so It's tough to put a solid price on it. You can find them under $200 used though. New? $500?