If you dont want to invest in these expensive products, you should head to a local shop or an authorized Sea-Doo dealer. Pin the throttle and you'll experience strong acceleration in . Thank you. He wants 10k including trailer and lift dock. Need Help Finding Parts? That years model will need to be serviced at 200 hours. The supercharger worry is really only an issue for those 2004 to 2008 watercraft but the peace mind for the next 200 hours with the new supercharger shims is worth it to get done. Sea-Doo got out of the sport boat business in 2012, they had a few prototypes 2013s ready to go but never released them. I would tread lightly on this one and go over it with a fine-tooth comb. Ultimately it will come down to what you think is best and how you ride. Related Reading2013 Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 Review2012 Sea-Doo GTX 215 Review2012 Sea-Doo Wake Pro 215 Review2013 Yamaha VXR Review. I would personally go with the GTI SE 155 due to it being a better ride, more storage, and a lot faster. Ski, Wakeboard Replace the iBR unit. A new 2018 GTI SE 900cc adds $1,200 vs the GTI and a new 2018 GTISE130 adds $2,100 vs the GTI. Am I better off getting two Trixx, or getting a Trixx and a full size rec Sea-Doo like the GTI or other Sea-Doo model? She just likes the color, LOL, Good morning / afternoon. What I want to do is go through every model of Sea-Doo watercraft and point out the ones that I would consider good machines to buy used. Damaged sensor, damaged circuit wires, damaged connector, or damaged iBR pins. Ive never had any luck with the ECU upgrades. Some deteriorated upholstery. It comes with the cover and a triler. My wife and I have ridden a few and love them, so now we are looking for our own. Never trust anyone when they say its been serviced etc. One is harder to get to than the other. You must log in or register to reply here. No gauge power up, no beeps, like the start botton is not working again. Bad gas or bad spark plugs could do that, but more often than not a slow take off is a damaged wear ring. Hi StevenIm looking at a sea doo 2009 GTX 155 Limited vs a sea doo 2008 Wake pro 215hpsimilar condition and hours (140) also very small price difference.which one would you recommend? I have two boys almost 16 and 18. Prices are really high this year due to current events. The other time was for a customer whose suspension would not go down on his iS. Monitoring CPU message timeout or validity. I found a 2015 GTX IS Limited for 14,000 firm with a Karavan trailer in near mint condition. I am looking at a pair of 2009 GTI she 130s with a trailer and he is asking 12,500. With new trailer is asking $3,400 obo. Before you do this, dont forget to disconnect the battery or remove the iBR fuses for safety reasons. It seems to be on your recommended lost of long lasting four strokes. Refer to the Service Manual for more details. What should I look for when checking out this PWC? I do worry about the horror stories of the superchargers going out. My gut is to either not buy a jet ski or to buy two. There wasnt anything majorly wrong with the RXP-X models especially when they went to the new body. Its about 300m out of the way for me so Im soliciting multiple opinions before making the trip later this month. I have a 2015 GTX 260 Ltd is, and you said I am ok to 200 hours? He changed the oil and spark plugs. I appreciate any info you can give me. Just the nature of the beast. The seller says he does not have any records but I expect when I talk to him I can get a better understanding of how he has maintained it. The Spark is a new watercraft that cost $4,999 when it was released in 2014 see current price here; this was groundbreaking as no one was doing this. is this a good deal and what should I look for if I were to check it out. I have been doing a ton of research and read your article I just cant find an honest opinion about the year to go with. The mounting hardware of these devices has to be mounted on the jet nozzle, which would be impossible without removing the gate. Do you know what year they changed the washer from ceramic ? Thanks Steven! As for ride difference between a GTI vs. GTX, the GTX is going to ride a lot better and feel more stable. - Siphon out using a fuel pump and refill. Thanks. Hi Steven, I am looking to buy a 2014 GTR 215 with 32 hours on it. I took the Sea-Doo Switch out for a test drive and did a review you can read about here. Hi Steven, Im thinking of buying a 2009 Sea doo wake pro its only done fifty hours, is there any way of checking the hours and Im not mechanically minded, do you think that there has been many issues with this model in the past, also have they been a great ski to wake board behind for say young adults, TIA and thanks for your time cheers. Just rebuilt jet pump. If its your first one I would go with the WAKE just to learn the ropes unless you ride in rough waters then the GTX will be a better bet. Products, Carbon Monoxide & I know it was a stupid move but I bought them without water testing them (its still pretty cold out in Colorado). Both come with trailer. The later ones especially the 2014 GTR got the better longer life 200-hour shims. Sea-Doo came out with the 300 HP ACE engine, along with major improvements to their superchargers. After that you'll only need one oil change . After that, they did the 200-hour shims if not sooner on some models. Looking at 2009 Sea Doo rxt iS 255 for $9000. Parts, Wash Down As for the iBR (brakes) the only thing that is noticeable on that is the 2015 and below would have a slight nose dive if you kept on holding onto the brakes til the end. Hey Steven, Im looking at a 2014 gtx 215 limited with 28 hours on it, comes with a triton trailer asking 9000. They will give me them for 7,999 each plus buying a tandem trailer for $1500. There should be some used ones out on the market, check out their homepage here https://www.scarabjetboats.com/us. I like the VXR, I wish Sea-Doo made one (The GTR is not a fair comparison to it due to the supercharger). - A 2-second beep every 15 minutes interval: Engine management system or iBR faults. 2020 GTX 170 with 55 hours for $18000 Cdn Get PersonalWatercraft.com in your Inbox! someone in my area is selling a Sea Doo GTI 130 SE with 42 hours on it for $6000 with trailer and cover. The WAKE will be more fun and but the GTX will be more stable. There are two oil pressure sensors on that engine, make sure to replace both. Sometimes the gate gets stuck in the folded-up position, but this is still the preferred case. Any thoughts? when should the supercharger be serviced? Steven, their is so many discussions on the internet still sayin that the Seadoo superchargers need to be rebuilt at 100 hours. -Is the Suspention a Problem in Used Skis? I would still make sure the GTX had the supercharger maintenance done too if it has one. Thanks for doing this for everyone. Fresh oil change, new battery, cover. The WAKE models always sell well used because of all the things they can do. The first 2 , 2012 and 2013 rather flaky and lots of corrosion , one guy said it was because of innox spray he used which find highly unlikely , more the skis have taken a gut full of salt water ? Thank you. How do you feel about the Sea-Doo RTX-X 300? I know the GTX will be more stable and has a lot of creature features but I still want to be able rip it up a bit and for that reason Im wondering if the GTR is a better option. If we didnt go with the suspension model would you recommend the gtx new model? The iBR cooling system failure always comes with a Water temperature sensor overheat fault code, indicating that you must check the iBR cooling circuit. The Wake Pro will require supercharger maintenance every 100 or 200 hours depending on the shims it has. Im also planning on doing a water test. The hull on the GTR is flat by comparison to the newly designed hull on the 2012 FX HO which has a "V" shape all the way to the pump inlet. The hull and body are in great shape it just has been sitting for a few years not used. I personally would go with the RXT as its cheaper and comes with a trailer. You can get away with 100HP but you can feel the craft struggle. The suspension models did offer the best ride, but they were harder to work on and more top-heavy. But you still have the Trixx for the kids to play around on. Starters, Marine Solar Power Check fuses #6 (refer to WIRING DIAGRAM). Refer to the Service Manual for more details. Not quite as stripped down as some performance craft, the GTR 215 comes with variable trim. Plus, 134 hours is not a lot for a 2013 Sea-Doo with a 155hp engine. Any advise would be appreciated I want to avoid bringing them to a shop I am mechanically inclined. Plumbing, Anchor When the guy showed to me used a hose. Trailer Winches, Shop Perform an iBR software update if available. Sea-Doo coolant flush procedure. All fluids including oil freshly changed. Reasonable? I wrote an ebook on all the things to look out for here https://www.steveninsales.com/used-jet-ski-buyers-guide/ . On a side note, I have stayed away from considering 230 models due to the superchargers and local seadoo shop indicating majority of problems come from the supercharger. You can add DESS to your SeaDoo spark if you wish but it requires a different harness and keys. Steven, For the first service what matters the most is the oil change, you got to get the storage oil out and replaced with the normal oil. I would go with the 14 or 15 Sea-Doo before spending the extra on a 2016, nothing majorly changed. Hardware, Boat Please note, only the Sea-Doos with the 90HP engine get the ploy-tec hull and everything else gets the fiberglass hull. One of the drawbacks of the iBR system is that its picky about battery voltage and electrical issues. Im located in SoCal. 2011 GTX Limited 260 IS 23hrs 7k The Sea-Doo GTR 215 watercraft is one of the easiest ways to get into the musclecraft scene. If you want something that will be a great rough water/ocean type ski down the road, look at the 2012 Yamaha FX HO or SHO. Hes a neighbor/friend so i dont want to haggle too much but Ill see if he will come down some or just call it off. Where a jet ski will put 30 hours a year on the craft a jet boat seeing 60 is not unheard of. Even when the wear ring looks fine or may have nothing it in it can make the machine slow to take off. That and you get a lot of extra accessories like the reboarding ladder which comes in super handy. If both of you are going to be riding together all the time go with the GTI 90 over the spark. Rollers, Boat Trailer If you see the iBR light flashing on the dashboard, you can ensure that the iBR system is broken. I just bought a pair of 2007 gtis 130s with 160 hrs and dual trailer for 3,800. No, really if youre not used to that much power you could hurt yourself. The iS suspension models were better because they could be raised and lower easier. Accessories, Marine DC Power Plugs Deals, Pumps & Plumbing I personally would go with the RXT because of the bigger body and nicer ride. Biminis, RV & Trailer Thoughts? I'm sure the general winterizing maintenance and pumping out the oil is the same on both models? It may not display this or other websites correctly. This stuff was groundbreaking and never seen before on a boat. Salt water corrosion is a nasty problem and can create issues in the future. Always stored inside. Im looking to buy my son a 2019 GTX with 26 hrs or 2019 RXT with 50 hrs. But rust or corrosion on the engine would worry me. Now thinking could be oil pump, etc. Hey there, I have a line on a 2015 Sea Doo Wake Pro 215 with 60 hours. Im looking at buying a 2015 gtx 155 with warranty until aug ..can I buy confidently given the warranty .. the ski is interstate so I cant view it .. whats the best way to handle this ? Its often the machine I recommended people buy if they can. If so, you should retrieve all the fault codes to try and figure out where the problem is located. 2012 Wake Pro 155 80hrs 6k. This watercraft is one of the easiest ways to get into the musclecraft scene. So if you have a GTR 215, it's a 215HP engine, A GTX Limited 230 would be a 230HP, and an RXP-X 300 would be 300HP. 2004: The remarkable Sea-Doo RXP 215 was unleashed on the world with an all-new supercharged engine, becoming the first PWC that exceeded the 200 HP limit. He had to at one point take the ski to the dealership as a new gauge needs to be programmed into the machine. Is there anything unique to this particular year/model that I should be looking for? His friend lives on a lake so thats his reason for saying he will get use out of it although he will have to trailer it there each time. $3,950.00 (pictures of seadoo post look really good condition). Features -More power and torque throughout the rev range Steve, The suspension, for the most part, has not changed much since 2009 when it came out. Lighting, Marine Teak New battery and general hours are 211. The combination pays immediate performance dividends. I know the owner, a 60 year old who barely used it but was meticulous with maintenance. The 2008 GTI is a great machine but a lot simpler then the Wake, that could be a good thing or a bad thing. Thanks so much for your time. Posts. Then in 2016 Sea-Doo went to maintenance-free superchargers on the ACE engine (still needs to be inspected at 200 hours). Yes, that is a good jet ski. https://www.steveninsales.com/used-jet-ski-buyers-guide/. I am looking at two skis. It was quite nice becauseit was expected and it cooled you off but that is just me. Comes with a trailer. Dealer advises he will sell the 8 hrs ski and trailer, giving me $350 trade in value for my single trailerfor a total of $8,650 plus tax. Still, do the proper things like check compression and test ride it just to make sure nothing is wrong with it. The Intelligent brake and reverse (iBR) helps the jetski stop sooner, improves safety, and gives you the ability to engage forward, neutral, and reverse. When I booked the machine in i asked some questions about maintenance. Yes, a double jetski trailer will haul one jet on one side fine. Hi Steve. basically $500 off MSRP and $400 more than the Trixx). Check the supercharger, a lake test will tell you if its good. Besides this flagship model, the Sea-Doo 3D also debuted in the 2004 lineup. Covers, Boat Wiring & Thats what I thought. with that said is the 08 gti 130 se. 90 hp No stereo, 42 hrs. 2012 GTI 155 se with 87 hrs or a 2013 130 se with 18 hrs, both same price at $7,500 with trailers and covers. - Jet pump or the intake is clogged. Some people also have trouble with removing the battery but this video helps https://youtu.be/TRk7FDFd1Hw If you want to do it by yourself, heres a great video on how to remove iBR from a Sea-Doo: Also, dont forget to remove the iBR fuses or disconnect the battery before you start to work on the system! Also on the new ones the supercharger is supposed to be maintenance free . It doesn't matter if you're on a Jetski or a $60,000 fishing boat, these things happen. If you have the option to get a Wake 155 I would for sure go for that, theyre a great all-around jet ski. . The DIs seem to have electrical issues more than anything and can be hard to trace back. According to Sea-Doo, any supercharger model needs the clutch replaced every 200 hours or 2 years for models 2015 and under. A local dealer has a new 2018 Sea-Doo GTI 900cc for $8,399 with 3-year warranty (plus all freight, taxes, etc. Sand, mud, gravel, or debris can clog the iBR gate, which can cause many headaches. Fault detected when the engine is running or stopped. - A 2-second beep every 5 minutes interval: Low fuel or fuel sensor issues. The black and yellow 2007 RXTs are one of my favorite jet skis, theyre really fast! Ballpark would be around 800 to 1200 depending on the shop and parts. Check for correct movement of iBR.Replace the iBR unit. I would love some feedback on their Lake Michigan worthiness??? That model doesnt need any attention until 200 hours for the supercharger so you got a few seasons left before that. 14K for the pair with trailer and matching OE covers. I would also get a service done on it, people who dont put many hours on their machines usually dont think they need to service them often. But even the iS models never gave much trouble. You should do this for all supercharged models and some may need to be rebuilt every 2 years. If its not a Sea-Doo, then the golden rule is not to get it if its a 2-stroke. The thruster control mechanism is especially prone to failure due to a clog. Both are great options from what you say. We can talk you through anything and you should download a manual. You can play it safe and do it every 100 hours for all models 2015 and under. I dont see you talk much about yamaha jetskis, yet those are the only ones you see being for rent all over the beaches here in florida, they must be good if every ski rental business has them right? The used ones are sold out too, its really crazy times. As for the suspension, there is not a lot to go wrong with it, just have the dealership do their thing every year when you get it serviced and youll be fine. The trade in value for my 2001 gti Seadoo is 200.00 is that ok? A personal favorite of mine was the 2007 RXT 215 in the black and yellow; love that watercraft! Ride for up to 100 hours or one year before your first oil change (100 hours for the Sea-Doo SPARK and 50 hours for all other models). Sea-Doo, however, has opted to keep a few extras, rather than make the GTR a true lean, mean fighting machine. They were making room for the GTX-S 155, which is a great ski if you want suspension combined with the bulletproof 155HP engine. This GTI is going to a little slower than what youre used to and a slight bit more playful. Something that old, youll need to avoid dealerships and go with local repair shops. Or 2) 2007 GTX 155, 198 and 227 hours, with trailer and covers for $14,500. Plus the RXT-X body is a nicer ride than the RXP-X if you ask me, cant go wrong with the RXT-X! Systems, Lowrance Hook2-4 GPS -Can i work on them by myself? Cushions, Lexington I know you have a guide about this, but anything specific I should look for when looking over the used GTR? Sea-Doo linQ cooler - Potential entrapment and suffocation hazard 2017 GTI SE 130 with 16 hours $13500 Cdn Affordable (retail priced at $11,899 ), lightweight, stable, fuel-friendly, and a performance craft-on-demand, this Sea-Doo truly does everything, and it does it pretty dang well. Had no way to check the hours and no sevice records available. On one side fine covers, boat Please note, only the Sea-Doos with the.... 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