Tips & Useful Info

When it comes to buying your first jetski, Ski M.D. specialise pointing new owners in the right direction depending on your needs. This section of our website is a few handy hints and a great starting point for someone new to the sport and ownership of a personal watercraft.

Buying Your First Jetski

A summary of the most frequently asked questions when looking to purchase your first jet ski.
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Tow Bars

We have extensive experience with sourcing a good tow bar supplier and have our recommendation here...

Jetski Fishing

It is the fastest growing jetski craze - and we have developed a few tips for the newbies!

NZJSBA Website

New Zealand Jet Sport Boating Association - the law of jetski racing in NZ.

New Zealand Jetski Clubs

Join your local club and get involved in the jetski community.

Jetski Shopping? Confused?

This link will help you out!

PWC Registration

Applies to all jet ski users in the Northland, Auckland and Waikato area. The fine for unregistered ski's is $200.

Jetski Trailers - Cheap, Expensive or Second Hand

There are many trailers out there for jetskis now and a huge range of prices - this is what you need to know.

Ski MD Winterisation Service

As recommended by all manufactures - a 'Winterise' protects the engine internals while not in use for months. Some late model brands will not survive if they have been put away with any sort of water injestion. More details here.

Ski MD Pre-Season Service

Service intervals are between 10, 25, 50 OR annually depending on your ski - we tell you why it is so important to have your ski serviced by us.

Ski MD Pre-Purchase Inspection

Trade Me customers - this one is for you. Buying 2nd hand? Your first jet ski? Every week we meet someone who has brought a lemon.... make sure it isn't you.

Important Water Safety Rules

Give way rules, ramp rules, operating your jetski; this is stuff you should know if you are on any watercraft. Being inconsiderate to other water users gives jet skiers a bad name and ruins it for everyone.

Tips for safe fun on your ski

There are a few basic guidelines for safety of you, your friends and your ski.