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What's the thought on buying used jet skis?
Posted on 5/11/20 at 2:30 pm
Posted on 5/11/20 at 2:30 pm
Do they wear down too quickly, or are they pretty reliable as a used item?
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Posted on 5/11/20 at 2:31 pm to schatman
Better get some Lysol
Posted on 5/11/20 at 2:31 pm to schatman
i'd be leery buying a used jet ski that was exclusively used in salt water.
Posted on 5/11/20 at 2:32 pm to schatman
Like a jet ski that you stand up on and not a seadoo or waverunner? I never see those anymore
Posted on 5/11/20 at 2:32 pm to schatman
I wouldn’t recommend it
Posted on 5/11/20 at 2:32 pm to schatman
I've known 2 people who bought used jet skis and both were always having to have some kind of work done.
I wouldn't buy one unless I personally knew the seller.
I wouldn't buy one unless I personally knew the seller.
Posted on 5/11/20 at 2:33 pm to schatman
triple whatever you paying for them to know how much you will spend on getting them fixed every time you want to use it.
The more excited you are to spend the day on one, the more likely it is to break down as soon as you put it in the water. It's science
The more excited you are to spend the day on one, the more likely it is to break down as soon as you put it in the water. It's science
Posted on 5/11/20 at 2:33 pm to schatman
PWCs spend most of their life idling or at WOT. Smart or not I have always avoided used ones.
Posted on 5/11/20 at 2:33 pm to Ed Osteen
If it flies, floats or fricks, lease don't buy.
Posted on 5/11/20 at 2:35 pm to schatman
Don't do it.
Posted on 5/11/20 at 2:41 pm to schatman
It's all about the style.
Posted on 5/11/20 at 2:47 pm to jchamil
quote:
jet ski that you stand up on and not a seadoo or waverunner
Jet Ski = Kawasaki
Waverunner = Yamaha
Seadoo = Bombardier
quote:
i'd be leery buying a used jet ski that was exclusively used in salt water.
This.
This post was edited on 5/11/20 at 2:51 pm
Posted on 5/11/20 at 2:49 pm to schatman
Do you really jet ski that often to need to buy one? Rent your fun.
Posted on 5/11/20 at 2:53 pm to schatman
Like anything else... Get it checked by a mechanic. Also, waverunners and boats break from non-use. You want something that isn’t dogged but def used regularly. Unless it’s still in warranty then dgaf.
Posted on 5/11/20 at 2:53 pm to Goldrush25
Girlfriend's bro has 2 for sale. Not sure of the year. One 3 seater wave runner, and 1 Sea Doo Bombardier. He's a mechanic guy, so he's kept them up and replaced parts. Took them to the lake yesterday, and they did well. I anticipate having to get work done, but he's selling the 2 and their trailer for $3200.
Appreciate all of the feedback.
Appreciate all of the feedback.
Posted on 5/11/20 at 2:53 pm to schatman
its exactly like buying a used motorcycle or a used outboard
if the guy took care of it and didnt abuse it, did regular maint as required, it could be a great deal
but you have no way of knowing its history even if buying it from the guy next door
best guess you can make is that appearance "could" say a lot about condition, but then i have seen lots of guys keep their shite pretty and wash and wax it every week, but they never once change the oil or do any maint.
if the guy took care of it and didnt abuse it, did regular maint as required, it could be a great deal
but you have no way of knowing its history even if buying it from the guy next door
best guess you can make is that appearance "could" say a lot about condition, but then i have seen lots of guys keep their shite pretty and wash and wax it every week, but they never once change the oil or do any maint.
This post was edited on 5/11/20 at 2:54 pm
Posted on 5/11/20 at 3:00 pm to schatman
My parents had 2 Seadoo RXP's. I think they were 08 or 09 models (this was back in 12ish). Other than a drive cable issue, they were bullet proof. We beat the snot out of those things every weekend for a few years on the lake. in a salty environment. Now i will say, that cable was a complete pain in the arse and we ended up paying someone to do it. But otherwise they were fine and the performance was awesome.
Posted on 5/11/20 at 3:12 pm to schatman
Rent it if you can. I looked at some recently and decided against owning them at all. I think jet skis have the highest cost of ownership of all of the outdoor power sports equipment and require the most maintenance. If you do get one, the non-supercharged Yamaha waverunners are regarded as the most reliable.
Posted on 5/11/20 at 3:13 pm to schatman
Buy yamaha
Posted on 5/11/20 at 3:16 pm to schatman
They’re durable af if you don’t hang have morons flipping them and getting water loaded in the engine compartment. If you just want to cruise and go fast they’re awesome but I learned the hard way, trying to do circles and throw people off as a youngster will mean it’s going to the shop
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