Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - What to look for when Buying a Used JetSki

Pineedles · 08-09-2007, 08:04 AM

Sometimes visually inspecting the hull will not reveal damage that has been done to the Jet Ski, particularly in the fin area. I bought a used one and the previous owner had some damage that he repaired with spit and bailing wire. What a disaster! Had to completely remove fin and repair damage that wasn't evident even when we first floated the thing. A leak developed after a few hours which required the repair. Also, engine (Rotax) needed repalcement almost as soon as the leak problem. Soooo, be very careful!

08-09-2007, 08:04 AM	#2
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,545 Thanks: 1,072 Thanked 667 Times in 366 Posts	Be Very Careful Sometimes visually inspecting the hull will not reveal damage that has been done to the Jet Ski, particularly in the fin area. I bought a used one and the previous owner had some damage that he repaired with spit and bailing wire. What a disaster! Had to completely remove fin and repair damage that wasn't evident even when we first floated the thing. A leak developed after a few hours which required the repair. Also, engine (Rotax) needed repalcement almost as soon as the leak problem. Soooo, be very careful!