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 Жыл бұрын

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

@Kauhly 6 жыл бұрын

Love the sound effects. Thanks for another entertaining video.

@DonFassbender 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Coll! Glad you like the videos.

@fanid7181 4 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@stevenblanton8826 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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!

@leannkennedy6568 5 жыл бұрын

Mokpot is one of my favorites. Enjoyed your video.

@DonFassbender 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

@@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 жыл бұрын

@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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@Manuel_Z_Kayaks 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 👍

@walter091571 4 жыл бұрын

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

@DonFassbender 3 жыл бұрын

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 👍

@nicolatesla5320 4 жыл бұрын

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

@DonFassbender 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@mokpot 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

That sounds great, mokpot. Keep us posted.

@matthewcounihan5733 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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! 👌.

@zoltanmanyoki9680 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@DonFassbender 5 жыл бұрын

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

@zoltanmanyoki9680 5 жыл бұрын

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

@DonFassbender 5 жыл бұрын

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

@zoltanmanyoki9680 5 жыл бұрын

@@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

@darylgrabski4316 Жыл бұрын

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

@DonFassbender Жыл бұрын

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

@stevegribbs4265 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@DonFassbender Жыл бұрын

@@stevegribbs4265 No problem. Good luck 👍

@jakejake708 3 жыл бұрын

Did i miss how long the battery last?

@DonFassbender 3 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the battery

@DonFassbender 2 жыл бұрын

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

@downunderdandiving3357 5 жыл бұрын

You get to Play with the best toys

@DonFassbender 5 жыл бұрын

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

@downunderdandiving3357 5 жыл бұрын

Don Fassbender Seriously thinking about👍

@DonFassbender 5 жыл бұрын

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

@downunderdandiving3357 5 жыл бұрын

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

@DonFassbender 5 жыл бұрын

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

@chucknetzhammer9489 4 жыл бұрын

why not replace with Lithium?

@DonFassbender 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@jhonnysalvo3106 4 жыл бұрын

bellissimo video

@DonFassbender 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jhonnysalvo3106 4 жыл бұрын

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

@DonFassbender 4 жыл бұрын

@@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 жыл бұрын

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

@DonFassbender 4 жыл бұрын

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

@user-ij8rk7bc5h 9 ай бұрын

كم من الوقت يشتغل وكم من كيلومتر يقطع في ساعه

@amazingdubai5439 4 жыл бұрын

Haii i need this Battery charger plz

@DonFassbender 4 жыл бұрын

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

@landonstephens33 5 жыл бұрын

How much was it?

@DonFassbender 5 жыл бұрын

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?

@nickcalling9695 4 жыл бұрын

Stephan molenhuox?

@DonFassbender 3 жыл бұрын

Kinda look like him. Also michel foucault

@mikemike9449 Жыл бұрын

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

@DonFassbender Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

The circuit boards keep failing!

@DonFassbender Жыл бұрын

@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.

@kierancasey5814 3 жыл бұрын

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

@DonFassbender 3 жыл бұрын

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!