So if you have a GTX Wake with ballast tanks, then that is rare. Its a fun, spirited ride for those that like simple math. The GTS was much like the GTI back then and both were solid 2-strokes if you ask me. Kits, Boat Trailer thoughts? I appreciate any info you can give me. Plumbing, Fresh Water Boat or should just save money and fix my seadoo since low hours? Seller is asking $15,500 CAD. There is more you need to do then changing the oil if there is water in the oil. Asking price $8500. You should do this for all supercharged models and some may need to be rebuilt every 2 years. Ultimately it will come down to what you think is best and how you ride. I want to move away from the 2-stroke line and into the 4-stroke line. Im looking at a 2012 wake pro 215 with 82 hours. If you want quick and nimble then go with the GTR. 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. Not a huge problem as the suspension is really nice on that model especially if you ride in rough water but get too many people on it and you can feel the top heavy-ness. But those Wake and GTR with the trailer that you talk about is a way better deal. The GT means that hull is the same as found in the entry-level GTI. Classifieds provide easy to search listings of PWC's for sale, Research the Personal Watercraft and get a price quote from local dealers, Choose a state to browse listings of all Personal Watercraft dealers in your area, Use our Buyers Guide to get a quote or fill out an online application to get the coverage you need. But I recommend taking it to your local dealer to have them check it out see if anything is wrong with it before you hand cash over. I got three choices im fighting, all new 19s GTR 230 $9888 Wake 155 $9999 or GTX 155 10888. It seems that this year/model is one that you recommend? Yes, many guys recommended it at 100 hours every 2 years due to the bearings but Sea-Doo says 200 hours. Brad new 2020 SeaDoo Spark 3UP HO w/ trailer = roughly $10,000. 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. I would personally go with the 2012 Wake Pro, the 2010 GTX 155 were the first generation of the new S3 body and they had some minor issues (most should be fixed now). 6/4/2019. Check the seats to see if theyre not heavy and if you can barely take them off and water is leaking from them then the ski was flipped. One is a 2012 GTI SE model and other one is a 2012 GTI. Plus the RXT-X body is a nicer ride than the RXP-X if you ask me, cant go wrong with the RXT-X! Great looking unit, dealer says they went thru it and replaced whatever it needed, asking $6800 Canadian (call is $5K US) no trailer, When I booked the machine in i asked some questions about maintenance. What are your thoughts on this ski? Steve, Super low hours too. My previous deal fell through so asking advice on more skis. Thank you! Have an opportunity to upgrade to a matched pair 2006 GTX 4 TECH , non supercharged. Its simply best to avoid 2-strokes at this point. Also, its a 2-stroke so parts will be hard to find for it for when it does need repair. You cant beat that combo! Thats what I thought. Low Retail is not a trade-in value. Coming from your last ski this one will feel more like a Cadillac. New spark plugs New trailer tires Battery fresh Dock lines included No mention of hours $4,300, 3) 2008 Sea Doo GTX 215 Engine and impeller pump and shaft replaced 2 years ago so only has about 20 hours on those. On that model pay close attention to continuous clicking (every minute or two) from the engine after you have taken the key off. Motor voltage feedback not fitting with the command. Unless theyre going to give you a trailer with the 2001 GTS for $1500 I would personally avoid it. If you got to have it I would not go above $6k, but that is me personally. Im completely new to buying a jetski. I would make sure to check out the supercharger on the GTX SC. Go have fun, thats a good model to find used and rare too. Scarab uses the Sea-Doo engines and pretty much the old Sea-Doo jet boats. If you feel more comfortable replacing the shims every 2 years then go ahead and do it but I personally would not, I might get them inspected every 2 years but not replaced. First time pwc owner wanted your input if this is a good deal 2007 Sea Doo GTI and 16 trailer with lockable box. Besides all that, the RXT is a great machine and its fast. Im a first time PWC owner. With it being priced that high it sounds to me he has no need to sell it. Im cautious in regards to the supercharger but it appears both owners took care of this ski hence the high hours. Unfortunately, this sensor and its hardware can also fail in many ways. The biggest thing I would do is get the 260HP one supercharger checked out. Thank you for buying my ebook! Solution: Always select SPORT mode for the best acceleration. Supply change shortages forced the manufacturers to not ship as many units as they wanted or to meet demand. - Replace. It is an 08 RXT215 with about 150 hours for $4000. I am worried that i will get bored of the 90 hp fairly quickly and want more power. The suspension makes me nervous being that Ive never heard of it before. Although these are the lowest performance models in the fleet, Sea-Doo Sparks can go as fast as 42-50 mph depending on the model. As to the sc , your just managing a defect cuz from I have read like the Easton supercharger for example or the new Sea-Doo one they will last long enough that their replacement one day certainly won't be referred to as maintenance which is why this guy is considered a na Sea Doo . My wife and I have been thinking about purchasing a pwc recently and doing some research I came upon your posting. 2012,2013,2015, or 2015. Acessories, Fishing Outriggers & Looking used and found a some I would like you opinion on: 2007 Sea Doo GTX Wake 215 ($7,500) 125 hours. So Sea-Doo started project CAFE, which was the Spark that was released in 2014. 2010 GTX 155 55hrs 5k In 3 years from now, youll be happier with Wake then the other two. Carbon ring and super chargers are maintenance items. Just keep in mind when you go to resell it youll have a hard time because of those many hours so make sure to get it cheap. Breakers, Power Packs & Jump It has 426 hours but well maintained by the original owner. I get it back about a month ago and I put it into the water on a nice Charlotte day in Tuesday. I just sold my 2003 GTX Ltds and was looking for a good, quick and fun machine. Having brakes, neutral, and reverse (iBR) is well worth it but if neither have it then the GTS is a better value. $3000 recently: I need help from the Guru!!! Handles, Life Jackets & I would make sure to check out the supercharger on the GTX SC, but the supercharger being a problem was not that big of an issue for the 185 HP, since it never spun as fast as the latter supercharged models. New to the world of jet skis learning a lot by reading your blog. Thanks for your help. The coolant is not much of an issue for most people. Im comparing a 2012 gtx limited to a 2016 gtx limited both with is. Verify CPS connection. The iBR system utilizes a handlebar-mounted iBR lever, also known as the brake lever. If the paint is flaking off then that would worry me more. Terminals, Marine Fuse Blocks & Comes with a trailer. Warranty. Last year, however, the manufacturer turned to one of the simplest, old-school formulas known to performance enthusiasts take a lightweight hull and toss in a big, powerful engine. - Jet pump or the intake is clogged. I was looking for something used in the 2016 to 2019 model years. But rust or corrosion on the engine would worry me. 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 ? So for the smaller price difference between the two, which would you guys do? With new trailer is asking $3,400 obo. Gonna follow up on #2 and see what hours it has. If it was me I would go with the 2008 GTI as the 09 Wake Pro did not offer anything that was much better. Re: New to PWC, stuck between 2012's Seadoo GTR 215 and Yamaha VXR If handling and maintenance are the 2 biggest factors, the Yamaha wins hands down. [Video], Sea-Doo Fault Codes, Beep Codes and Their Fixes [List], Sea-Doo Wont Start or Accelerate [Sea-Doo Troubleshooting], 2023 Kawasaki Ultra 160LX & LX-S Review and Specs [Video], Kawasaki Jet Ski Horsepower Chart [New and Vintage Skis], Sea-Doo Model Reference 1968-2022 [With Reviews], Brake Lever Sensor (BRLS) signals A open/shorted to ground. Its also a suspension model and the biggest downside was that it was top-heavy. You can get some deals at the auctions but often you find people trying to get rid of a problem ski instead. I would tread lightly on this one especially if you have to do a lot of driving to get it. The most common iBR problems are caused by one of these issues: Youve come to the right place if you want to find out more about these problems and their fixes. Seller states RXT was serviced at 100hrs with no proof. Refer to the Service Manual for more details. Yes with ballast tanks I read in your ratings as rare. It has done 181hrs so I will check and see if the supercharger has been rebuilt. I found a 2016 Yamaha FX cruiser SHO with 14 hrs on it and warranty good until July 2021. I will try to not to ramble on and on. We get a new Sea-Doo GTI Body in 2020 and also the whole world shut down and things went crazy. The black and yellow 2007 RXTs are one of my favorite jet skis, theyre really fast! New to the jet ski world so not sure what questions I should be asking, Great machine and year for it too. -Is the Suspention a Problem in Used Skis? The jet ski dealerships around me are sold out of all new 2020 models and even have several 2021 models sold already. Not quite as stripped down as some performance craft, the GTR 215 comes with variable trim. I know you said to avoid all the models that are 2 strokes, but since it was a new engine i thought it might change things. Deals, Pumps & Plumbing Love all your information you have on this site. beaching a modern, iBR-equipped Sea-Doo is definitely not recommended. From this point on, you cant go wrong with any model Sea-Doo. I know you have a guide about this, but anything specific I should look for when looking over the used GTR? Keep in mind that the iBR motor is pretty strong and cannot detect that your fingers are in the way if it starts moving the gate. Check for 0.5 to 3 Von pin F and 0.25 to 1.5 on pin C. Brake Lever Sensor (BRLS) power shorted to battery. Fenders, Boat Trailer DISCOVER 2023 PWC MODELS Kawasaki, Sea-Doo, Yamaha, Krash, CPjetski.com,Sea-doo.com,Personalwatercraft.com, Copyright 2022 | All Rights Reserved | Webdesgin by, 7 Most Common Sea-Doo iBR Problems and Fixes [+ iBR Fault Codes]. I would take it to a dealer and pay for them to look at it to make sure its not an issue. 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. That is also more stuff to break or cause problems down the road. The Seadoo in a more complex machine. Dealer says they would not rebuild supercharger until closer to 200 hours. You still have the GTX Limited and GTX SC, but now the RXP came to be. Any idea what the new purchase price would have been 9 years ago ?? Thanks for your article on used Sea Doos, it is excellent. Will the 2009 wake pro cost me a lot more in maintenance? Do you think I should get the Wake 155 even if i dont plan on doing a lot of tow sports? 1. Browse Sea-doo Gtr 215 Jet Skis. Im a big fan of the RXT model, in fact, the 2007 RXT was my favorite for a long time. Sea-Doo watercraft can run longer with less maintenance than ever before, so you can spend less time in the garage and more time on the water. The pictures show an immaculate machine on a Karavan trailer with a cover for $3500. KBB watercraft has it currently at $6100 and that doesnt include a trailer. The impeller in the supercharger spins extremely fast (even at 50.000 RPM! Ive seen some engines not suffer and Ive seen some suffer really all depends. I offered to trade my single Sea Doo Move trailer towards the purchase of a new double Con-Fab trailer. I have a 2004 rxp how worried should I be about the valves dropping. Check the supercharger, a lake test will tell you if its good. Sealant, & I would for sure get the oil changed as its been sitting for too long without a service. 2015 GTI SE 130, 100 hr, seller said is been Maintance on time, price $5,625 what you will recommend me to check on this jet ski, on pictures looks beautiful but Im concern because he lives by the beach so Im sure 90% of the hours are from the ocean. Thanks. The GTR 215 model also gives you better handling and versatility. Any Scarab Jet Boat you find with a Sea-Doo (Rotax) engine will be great. These models are a huge hit in other countries besides the United States, so if you have one, then you got a good machine. I would ask if they put in the 200-hour shims or the 100 hours shims, if the 100 hours shims then I would go ahead and do the supercharger job. The RXP was a racing machine and was top dog in power for its day. Zincs, Generator I just bought a 2007 GTX 155 does not seem to have a lot of snap on take off, a little boggy! Thanks Steve considering my little knowledge, that is a great help much appreciated. Boat Gel Coat - Spectrum Color, Pumps and I would also check around the engine and see what the compression is and I would go ahead and pay for an oil change just to be on the safe side when you get it. As for ride difference between a GTI vs. GTX, the GTX is going to ride a lot better and feel more stable. Me personally, I would lean more towards the GTX 155, that is not a lot of hours for that engine, and that hull is very nice. I have a post where I go into more detail about suspension here. If the current owner cant prove they did the supercharger service then its a good way to get them to lower the price on the watercraft. Other than the superchargers make sure it was serviced when it was supposed to, take them for a ride you should do 66 to 70mph, if youre not hitting close to 6800 to 7000 rpms then you have a supercharger problem. As for all of them if they have a supercharger in them make sure theyre up to date on the shims or had their supercharger service done with the 200-hour shims. Try Googling jet ski repair near me to see what comes up. My last ski was a new 2019 GTX ltd 230 and I loved it. I had several early 4tec engines that would click all the time and drain the battery because of the ECM was malfunctioning and this was not an issue on the 2008 engine because it didnt have that switch that kept flipping.