[991brothers]

Hey Bimmerpost,

Im looking to buy a couple of Jet Skis. Wanted to see what owners here have, how they have been running. If there is a particular brand they prefer.

Whats the maintenance like? How often do you have to have it inspected?

I really like the Sea Doo's. I would like the RXT 260 but might be a little to fast since it will be my first one.

Thanks in advanced

[richardbb85]

what do you plan on doing with it? crusiing? tubing? fishing?

where you storing the jetski?

not much maintenance as long as you have all the proper inspection in check

[2011CrazE89]

I'm actually in the market for one. Seadoo has a great line. Now I have to convince the wife to install a trailer hitch on her car. My Z4 certainly can't tow them.

[991brothers]

Originally Posted by richardbb85

what do you plan on doing with it? crusiing? tubing? fishing?

where you storing the jetski?

not much maintenance as long as you have all the proper inspection in check

Cruising and waking.

Definitely storing it in my garage.

Originally Posted by 2011CrazE89

I'm actually in the market for one. Seadoo has a great line. Now I have to convince the wife to install a trailer hitch on her car. My Z4 certainly can't tow them.

They make the nicest looking ones IMO
Lol and my car certainly can't but we have trucks

[richardbb85]

Originally Posted by 2011CrazE89

I'm actually in the market for one. Seadoo has a great line. Now I have to convince the wife to install a trailer hitch on her car. My Z4 certainly can't tow them.

install the hook, bet she wont even notice. haha

do some research, try to find one durin fall/winter time for some good deals

[2011CrazE89]

Originally Posted by richardbb85

install the hook, bet she wont even notice. haha

do some research, try to find one durin fall/winter time for some good deals

I live in South Florida where owning a boat/jetski is almost mandatory Lol. I have a $6K budget so I'll have to search around for a well maintained used model.

[m630]

Originally Posted by NavidM3E92

Hey Bimmerpost,

Im looking to buy a couple of Jet Skis. Wanted to see what owners here have, how they have been running. If there is a particular brand they prefer.

Whats the maintenance like? How often do you have to have it inspected?

I really like the Sea Doo's. I would like the RXT 260 but might be a little to fast since it will be my first one.

Thanks in advanced

Buy the nicest/fastest u can afford, two seaters are nice too. There is a learners key that limits throttle at about 50% max power until u r comfortable. U will want the speed before long, 72mph on water feels like 200 on the road...awesome!

[Georgeair]

You'll find posts praising/bashing any particular brand, they've all got good and bad. Generally speaking, if you simply take good care of a ski, good oil, proper gas and the minimal maintenance required you can easily get 300-500 hours out of one. Salt water adds a challenge, but a good flush/wash negates that too.

Parts and repairs are pricey when needed however, best to find a good indy after out of warranty. The one surprise to me when I was looking to come out or the dark ages and go from my 2-cycle Sea Doo to a newer model with all the bells and whistles was supercharger maintenance. Yes, maintenance. Apparently every 100 or 200 hours you need to rebuild these with new bearings or risk a engine killing failure. Not a big deal if you pull the s/c and send it to a rebuild shop for $2-300, but having a dealer do it is going to run 2 or 3 times that.

Still, it is a HUGE pile of fun and as someone said the sense of speed is pronounced. You would love it.....

[richardbb85]

Originally Posted by Georgeair

You'll find posts praising/bashing any particular brand, they've all got good and bad. Generally speaking, if you simply take good care of a ski, good oil, proper gas and the minimal maintenance required you can easily get 300-500 hours out of one. Salt water adds a challenge, but a good flush/wash negates that too.

Parts and repairs are pricey when needed however, best to find a good indy after out of warranty. The one surprise to me when I was looking to come out or the dark ages and go from my 2-cycle Sea Doo to a newer model with all the bells and whistles was supercharger maintenance. Yes, maintenance. Apparently every 100 or 200 hours you need to rebuild these with new bearings or risk a engine killing failure. Not a big deal if you pull the s/c and send it to a rebuild shop for $2-300, but having a dealer do it is going to run 2 or 3 times that.

Still, it is a HUGE pile of fun and as someone said the sense of speed is pronounced. You would love it.....

not a fan of the SC skies, is all fun until something goes wrong. just get a realiable yamaha, keep up with maintenance and call it a day.

if you like fishing, just rig up the back and u have yourself a fishing boat. haha

[991brothers]

Went to go look at a few. I think I have an idea of what I like

Far as taking it out on the salt water, Ill need to look into that more

[Billup]

I love the looks of the new Sea Doo's. Just look like you are out there to own the water. Very sleek.

If anyone is interested in a Standup/Sitdown, Sea Doo has a 3Di that is pretty awesome. Learning curve is very small and almost anyone can learn to ride it as a stand up. It also has a seat that folds out from the center if you don't feel like standing.

[thebigcheese]

The new seadoos are nice because they start in neutral, unlike yamahas, who start in drive. But, if you're looking for cruising and speed, i would suggest yamaha. I've had yamahas for the past 7 years and they are awesome. Currently rocking the FX Cruiser SVHO & the FZS. Awesome rides. But i must admit, the seadoos do look a little better, even though the yamahas do look good as well!