SEA-DOO BOATS

dude, save your money. Ive owned a few jet skis/ seadoo. Ive never had any problems with losing footing in doing maneuvers on these things [ ever ] .
ps. if your not in competition your gonna look pretty silly wearing boots while riding.
Things to have while owning jetskis --
1. good life jacket
2.goggles [ if you like ]
3.tanning lotion or sunscreen
4. rubbers -- they ARE chick magnets !!

 

gas consumption ---- depends on how hard you ride. maintanance -- make sure you flush the engine with fresh water after every use if you are riding in salt water.
I also spray down entire engine with silicone to prevent corrosion, change spark plugs once a year, and lube up any fittins, keep waxed
good luck and have fun.........
my overall take ---- love em !!!!!!

 

I don't know Johnny, if you're jetskiing in one of the rivers down here you at least need water shoes because of all the damn oyster beds.....

 

you gotta be stoned to fall off.

 

I used to be a huge jetskiier before I got into cars. More than once I helped people who beached their machines on oyster beds with no water shoes on.....stranded like turtles on their backs.

 

I must have 10 pair of extra shoes for people who ride mine and fit them before they leave. You never know what will happen. I like Yahama better than Sea Doo having owned both.

 

i prefer Kawasaki ultra, a lighter boat, easier to do maneuvers.

 

WAIT A SECOND !!!!!! did this guy mean boots ??? or water shoes ????? if water shoes, then ok to use....... IMO. not silly.......

 

I almost bought one and may still but my g/f is trying to sway me towards a pair of PWCs instead. $4K sounds like a good price for that year and model plus with the extras. I've rented jet boats in the past and they're a lot more fun than jetskis.
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a 1996 for 4000 ???? dude thats high !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! , i sold a yamaha 1300 last year for 4000, had only 30 hrs with warranty and was brand new.

 

John, he's buying a twin engined jetboat. Not a PWC (jetski)

Average NADA retail is $3920 with the trailer
http://www.nadaguides.com/default.aspx?LI=1-24-38-5697-0-0-0&l=1&w=24&p=38&f=5698&m=1463&d=1600153958&y=1996&ml=S&gc=MR&gtc=MR

 

ohhhhhh.

 

One thing to think about is, if it's a 1996 model, it's probably a 2 stroke and will require you to add oil externally every time you put fuel in. That can be a pain to do it every time you take it out, especially if it's kept at a cabin.

 

Typically they are oil-injected. Pour some oil in a tank and check it every other time you go out. A gallon of the 2-stroke oil will last a long time.

 

One thing to be aware of is if the water you'll be using a jet-propelled craft is weedy. If yes, I hear that the propulsion system can get jammed with the weeds fairly easily, where you'll have to remove the weeds by hand. I considered a jet boat when I was shopping for a boat, but when I heard this, I opted for an inboard MasterCraft ski boat, with a Corvette LT-1 motor. I love it, and have no regrets whatsoever.

 

James, for $4000 a Sea-Doo Challenger is worth it. I've been on them a few times, and they're great if you want to hit the water for a few hours.

They are very low maintenance, and quite cheap to operate compared to a boat.

If you are looking at a 18-22' Rinker, or a similar 'pleasure boat' (small, cheap) they will run you over $20,000.