Best PWC?

waterweasel · Faceplant Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 35 City: Hickory

Rxp 215 ftw!!! Its governed at 70... so at a little over half throttle the thing hits 70 and wont move any more. I havent had any trouble with my supercharger and my ski is an 04.

Actually, I really prefer my 03 GTX the best. Its got the longer hull, and the 135 hp engine is a MUCH smoother pull. Its also really good on gas. 5 gallons of petrol would last an entire week of riding, about 2 hours every night. If I had to get another one, I would get another GTX.

J.BLAZE · Posted: Apr 09, 2008 5:59 pm Post subject:

WAVERUNNERS ARE TYPICALLY MORE RELIABLE THAT SEADOOS. I HAVE A 2003 FX CRUISER THAT I SKATE BEHIND. MOST OLDER PEOPLE I KNOW ARE DIE HARD YAMAHA FANS. SEADOOS ARE FASTER BUT YOU CAN'T GO ANYWHERE WHEN YOUR SKI IS IN THE SHOP. YAMAHA VX SHOULD BE FINE FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO DO.

J.BLAZE · Posted: Apr 09, 2008 6:01 pm Post subject:

YAMAHA IS TYPICALLY MORE RELIABLE THAN SEADOO. SEADOO IS FASTER BUT IF YOU DON'T MIND ONLY GOING 60 MPH THAN WAVERUNNER VX SHOULD BE PERFECT. I HAVE A 2003 YAMAHA FX AND I WOULDN'T TRADE IT FOR A TURBO IT FOR A TURBO CHARGED SEADOO.

Cyclone268 · Posted: Apr 09, 2008 6:04 pm Post subject:

EJazzle, what kind of boat do you have that goes 70?

*Nate · Backside 180 Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 1230 City: Nokomis

From what I've seen/heard Sea Doo's aren't as reliable as Yamaha's. But according to the Action dealership(Carry both Yamaha and Sea doo) they claim that they are about equal, if anything the Sea Doos that are supercharger just require more maintenance only because theres more that has the possibility to go wrong, but they said the non supercharged models are about as reliable as Yamaha's. I just perfer Yamaha's because I've had nothing wrong with mine yet(12 years old). I'm just buying the Vx Deluxe because it has more horsepower, but as we were talking to the salesman they had the Sea Doo Wake on the showroom floor and I about spluged in my pants.....It's sexy no doubt. But now I'm in a situation about choosing the 155 GTX or VX Deluxe for the same price and warranty, time to hit the search button.

J.BLAZE · Posted: Apr 09, 2008 6:12 pm Post subject:

TURBO CHARGED SEADOO GOES 75MPH EASY. I GET PASSED DOING 55MPH BY THEM.

*Nate · Backside 180 Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 1230 City: Nokomis

Jim.Branton · Guest

get the wake edition try and get an 07 model if the dealer has any he didnt sell. same thing cheaper and i think better to get the regular not the supercharged, you dont need to go fast while skatin and there cheaper Laughing

Cyclone268 · Posted: Apr 09, 2008 7:07 pm Post subject:

985wakeskater985, amen to that bro

EJazzle · Posted: Apr 09, 2008 7:09 pm Post subject:

Cyclone268, 30' baja w/ twin 504's
youre welcome Very Happy

kornhouse · Posted: Apr 09, 2008 7:14 pm Post subject:

Cyclone268, i like how you refer to grant as "friend" haha then we never tow him cuz he's an inconsiderate a-hole. ah well in the words of ross, "the toys don't makeup for skills"

wakeshredder · Posted: Apr 09, 2008 7:16 pm Post subject:

so I just bought (this last winter) an 1996 yamaha wave venture 700... I got a good deal, and I was wondering if it will be enough to pull me out of the water and ride. I weigh about 180.

EJazzle · Posted: Apr 09, 2008 7:18 pm Post subject:

is that a little racing one or is it the green one?

coricluster · Backside 180 Joined: 23 Apr 2007 Posts: 1826 City: berlin

my 82 nautique will do 45 Smash

fastgreens · Kickflip Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 3563 City: baytown

my 2003 G3 will pull riders at a perfect 25 Exclamation

Cyclone268 · Posted: Apr 10, 2008 9:00 am Post subject:

kornhouse, alright well 1. this thread has nothing to do with that and 2. stop bitching about it and 3. grant is normal to me so i have no reason to hate him, and he has two 08 wake editions Twisted Evil

Cyclone268 · Posted: Apr 10, 2008 9:03 am Post subject:

kornhouse, ross and i both rode with him. he's fine until you're around because you both get so on each others asses for no reason. you guys are acting like drama girls on mtv Rolling Eyes

MattG · Guest

i know this is kinda late
these are some reasons why boats are better than jetskis

multi use
use less gas
reliable
hold more people
cost less
dont have to wear a pfd
chill ride

ollieshuvitz · Posted: Jun 18, 2008 11:53 pm Post subject:

i havent read the whole thread, maybe i will in my down time, BUT these ski's arent pushing the 70+mph mark without being modded. yeah, sure they say 65, 70, 75...but thats INDICATED not your actual speed. ive heard they can be off by 5-7mph near top end.

MattG, im starting to think my nautique is almost as efficient as my wake edition...at least lately.

the beauty of the jet ski is that with a 15gal tank, it's "only" $60 to fill at $5/gal. Laughing

LemonWake · Posted: Jun 19, 2008 12:00 am Post subject:

hey quick ?
what is an overall better deal? the yamaha vx cruiser/deluxe or the sea-doo gti se?