Checklist for after you suck something up

[sfitzg22]

Hi!
New jet boater here. We just bought a 2014 Yamaha AR192 after owning a stern drive for five years. I’m looking for something of a checklist to go over when you suspect you’ve run over something and it got sucked up. Also, sorry for the newbie question, can you open the clean out plug while on the water? Doesn’t the water come in?
Im guessing the order of operation is something like
1) Turn off boat and see if it clears naturally
2) Do the reverse maneuver
3) Open the clean out plug and see if something is stuck (again, can I do this on the water?)
4) Trailer it and investigate on dry land
Of course this all depends on what might have been sucked up (ie ski rope vs trash bag)
Thanks so much!

 

[Beachbummer]

Yes you can check for debris in the water. When you open the hatch, the engine clean out safety switch kicks in and shuts the motor down, so you need to be ready to do without the engine for a minute or 2 before you open the hatch. The water level is such that there is water in the area but the plug can be closed and the boat does not flood by inspecting the area with the clean out open.

I would suggest step 0 is, make sure plug goes in easy. before you leave for the day and you are familiar with its operation. it's one thing at dock and another with waves and in the rush of what may be happening. Try it at the dock to get comfortable.

Also, once you open the plug you can move your hand deep in there and confirm there is no debris, or if you find something jank it out.

It's rare you need to do this, but best prepared, so good thoughts you are having.