Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - Evaluating a used PWC. What should I look for?

thinkxingu · 12-01-2020, 02:24 PM

I bought a new ski after a LOT of research last spring. Were I buying a used one, there would be specifics I would look for depending on brand. For example, Sea-Doo uses a carbon seal that, depending on the owner's treatment, could prematurely wear.

I would also learn what features and motors are available, so I'd know what I'm looking for. Reverse/brake and audio systems are pretty cool while older SC machines need the superchargers rebuilt at ~100 hours whereas newer ones are 200 or maintenance free.

Ultimately, the suggestion to have a shop give it a look-see is a good one.

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12-01-2020, 02:24 PM	#4
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,946 Thanks: 1,154 Thanked 1,962 Times in 1,212 Posts	I bought a new ski after a LOT of research last spring. Were I buying a used one, there would be specifics I would look for depending on brand. For example, Sea-Doo uses a carbon seal that, depending on the owner's treatment, could prematurely wear. I would also learn what features and motors are available, so I'd know what I'm looking for. Reverse/brake and audio systems are pretty cool while older SC machines need the superchargers rebuilt at ~100 hours whereas newer ones are 200 or maintenance free. Ultimately, the suggestion to have a shop give it a look-see is a good one. Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app