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07-17-2014, 02:34 PM | #1 |
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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 ![]()
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07-17-2014, 02:40 PM | #2 |
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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
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07-17-2014, 03:42 PM | #3 |
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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.
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Definitely storing it in my garage. Quote:
Lol and my car certainly can't but we have trucks
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do some research, try to find one durin fall/winter time for some good deals |
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07-17-2014, 04:04 PM | #6 |
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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.
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07-17-2014, 07:50 PM | #8 |
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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.....
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if you like fishing, just rig up the back and u have yourself a fishing boat. haha
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07-18-2014, 11:55 AM | #10 |
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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
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07-18-2014, 01:00 PM | #11 |
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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. |
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07-19-2014, 10:47 PM | #12 |
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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!
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