The purpose of a jet ski intake grate is to direct water in a smooth and uninterrupted flow pattern to the pump. Jet ski intake grates are made of either aluminum or plastic. Another purpose of the jet ski intake grate is to keep foreign matter out of the pump like logs, beer cans, flip flops, and other floating debris.
A popular style of intake grate is called a top loader intake grate. A top loader jet ski intake grate divides the water between the top and bottom of the impeller thus keeping a steady flow of water to the top of the pump where cavitation is prone to occur. A scoop grate intake grate protrudes slightly below the hull to grab water and forces it to the pump. This style of jet ski intake grate is very popular among stand up free style riders and greatly improves the ski hole shot.
Watercraft Superstore offers a great assortment of aftermarket jet ski intake grates for most makes and models. The offering includes intake grates from R & D and Solas. These jet ski intake grates can greatly help your performance on take off or in rough water. If your ski is prone to cavitation on take off, especially when pulling a tube or wakeboard, changing the intake grate could be your answer. The offering includes:
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