From the link:

Unique semi-dry sump oil system lowers the crankshaft in the engine, 
eliminates the need for scavenging pumps, and if the craft is capsized 
the oil stays in the sump instead of flooding the crankcase

- Kawasaki's patented oil separator provides fail-safe venting for the 
crankcase and prevents oil from flowing into the intake tract if the 
craft is capsized


So where did the water enter?? Poor maintenance??



Vitaliy wrote:
> Carl,
>
> Thanks for your reply. I will try to write a detailed response later, but I 
> just thought I should mention that it is a 2006 Kawasaki STX-15F, with a 
> four-stroke engine:
>
> http://www.jetski.com/article.cfm?id=615
>
> Needless to say, I too feel that $2500 for the damage (even if it was our 
> fault) is excessive.
>
> Vitaliy 
>
>   
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