PWC recomendations

Biggd · 11-29-2016, 12:32 PM

I'm thinking of buying a used one, maybe a few years old. I did a search and only found old threads. Any recommendations on newer models. I want a 3 seat, 4 stroke, and no supercharger or turbo. Something powerful enough to pull a tube but not too crazy fast. I'm on lake Waukewaun so I can only go so fast before I run out of lake.

boat_guy64 · 11-30-2016, 01:37 PM

You will get many different opinions on this. I'll share that I have a 2007 Seadoo GTX. It has well over 200 hours on it and all it has really ever needed is an oil change and some seat stitching (it sits on a mooring and is exposed to the elements from May to October) It is a three seater, plenty of power to pull a tuber and goes plenty fast (50 MPH at 6AM on a glass like lake)

I will probably buy another in a year or so.

Biggd · 11-30-2016, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by boat_guy64

You will get many different opinions on this. I'll share that I have a 2007 Seadoo GTX. It has well over 200 hours on it and all it has really ever needed is an oil change and some seat stitching (it sits on a mooring and is exposed to the elements from May to October) It is a three seater, plenty of power to pull a tuber and goes plenty fast (50 MPH at 6AM on a glass like lake)

I will probably buy another in a year or so.

Thanks for the response, I think I've narrowed my choices to either Sea Doo or Yamaha. From web research those two companies seem to be the most reliable. I'm going to look at one of each this weekend.

SIKSUKR · 11-30-2016, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

Thanks for the response, I think I've narrowed my choices to either Sea Doo or Yamaha. From web research those two companies seem to be the most reliable. I'm going to look at one of each this weekend.

I have not used my Yamaha in a few years and should probably sell it. It runs perfect and has about 100 hours I believe. It is an FX cruiser and runs about 60 top end. I'll get more exact info and pics if your interested.

Biggd · 11-30-2016, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

I have not used my Yamaha in a few years and should probably sell it. It runs perfect and has about 100 hours I believe. It is an FX cruiser and runs about 60 top end. I'll get more exact info and pics if your interested.

Year? I don't want to go too old.

SIKSUKR · 12-01-2016, 09:54 AM

I'll have to look at the registration when I get home but I want to say 2008.

Biggd · 12-01-2016, 11:16 AM

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I'll have to look at the registration when I get home but I want to say 2008.

let me know.

Biggd · 12-23-2016, 03:38 PM

Bought a 2009 Seadoo GTI se 130 with 80 hours. Bought from an older gentlemen like me who took very good care of it. He bought it new, only used it in his lake, and never left it in the water. He had a crank up hanger. My wife and I can't wait to take it for a spin.

Dave M · 12-29-2016, 12:43 PM

Is the one you bought a 3-seater. Do you plan to travel with it. The advantage with the 3-seater is you can go on Squam Lakes which require a 3-seater unless they changed the rules.

DM

Biggd · 12-29-2016, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave M

Is the one you bought a 3-seater. Do you plan to travel with it. The advantage with the 3-seater is you can go on Squam Lakes which require a 3-seater unless they changed the rules.

DM

Yes, I'm on Waukewaun and I believe you need a 3-seater on my lake also. We plan on traveling with it. It's looks so much easier to deal with, in and out, than my 19ft boat. I will just leave my boat at my dock in Waukewaun. I can't wait to try it out! If I like it I may just buy another one and sell the boat.

Closetzguy · 12-29-2016, 03:38 PM

Last year was my first year with 2 SeaDoo GTX 155's 2008 .......great machines, approaching 60mph and honestly enjoy them more than the boat on nice days. Daughter loves them as well.......sometimes too much!

Biggd · 12-29-2016, 05:17 PM

The GTI se 130 is perfect for my first one. If I really like it then I will buy a little faster one for me and let my wife and kids take this one.

11-29-2016, 12:32 PM	#1
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 3,752 Thanks: 1,966 Thanked 1,071 Times in 676 Posts	PWC recomendations I'm thinking of buying a used one, maybe a few years old. I did a search and only found old threads. Any recommendations on newer models. I want a 3 seat, 4 stroke, and no supercharger or turbo. Something powerful enough to pull a tube but not too crazy fast. I'm on lake Waukewaun so I can only go so fast before I run out of lake.

11-30-2016, 01:37 PM	#2
boat_guy64 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Windham and Meredith Posts: 225 Blog Entries: 5 Thanks: 33 Thanked 89 Times in 42 Posts	my opinion You will get many different opinions on this. I'll share that I have a 2007 Seadoo GTX. It has well over 200 hours on it and all it has really ever needed is an oil change and some seat stitching (it sits on a mooring and is exposed to the elements from May to October) It is a three seater, plenty of power to pull a tuber and goes plenty fast (50 MPH at 6AM on a glass like lake) I will probably buy another in a year or so.

12-01-2016, 09:54 AM	#6
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	I'll have to look at the registration when I get home but I want to say 2008. __________________ SIKSUKR

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Dave M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 395 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	3-seater Is the one you bought a 3-seater. Do you plan to travel with it. The advantage with the 3-seater is you can go on Squam Lakes which require a 3-seater unless they changed the rules. DM

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Closetzguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Andover, Ma and Tuftonboro, NH Posts: 97 Thanks: 15 Thanked 28 Times in 13 Posts	Last year was my first year with 2 SeaDoo GTX 155's 2008 .......great machines, approaching 60mph and honestly enjoy them more than the boat on nice days. Daughter loves them as well.......sometimes too much! Attached Images

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12-23-2016, 03:38 PM	#8
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 3,752 Thanks: 1,966 Thanked 1,071 Times in 676 Posts	Bought a 2009 Seadoo GTI se 130 with 80 hours. Bought from an older gentlemen like me who took very good care of it. He bought it new, only used it in his lake, and never left it in the water. He had a crank up hanger. My wife and I can't wait to take it for a spin.

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12-29-2016, 05:17 PM	#12
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 3,752 Thanks: 1,966 Thanked 1,071 Times in 676 Posts	The GTI se 130 is perfect for my first one. If I really like it then I will buy a little faster one for me and let my wife and kids take this one.