Info on Sea Doo
Dysart316
I was thinking of purchasing a 97 XP Sea Doo and was wanting some feedback on
whether or not they are very dependable? Any reports published about them would
also be helpfil. Thanks
Scott Gabster
I've been told that see-doo has gad some problems with their motors lately
not sure what but i would stick with Kawi or Yamaha
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JamCE
that 785 motor in that 97 xp is one of the most dependable, race proven engines
on the market. there have been no reported consistant problems with that motor,
ever.
the only seadoo motor that has had problems are the 951's in the 1997 gsx
limited, and that motor has been totally redesigned this year with no reported
problems.
just test ride some of the boats, and get what you like. don't listen to
blanket statements such as this and base your decision on it.
chris
GSXL96.5
JamCE
the 1997.5 gsxl 951 motors seized up on occasion.
i believe the problem was tied into a machining defect in the cylinders, but i
am not totally sure.
plus, they redid the porting and reed cages. it is a totally different motor. i
have one, 35 hrs, no problems, radared at 64.
chris
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>From: "GSXL96.5" <bls...@westnet.com>
>Date: Wed, May 27, 1998 11:58 EDT
>Message-id: <6khe37$qhk$1...@mycroft.westnet.com>
XP300
>I've been told that see-doo has gad some problems with their motors lately
>not sure what but i would stick with Kawi or Yamaha
The reason you hear about Sea-Doo's not being reliable is because there are so
many more Sea-Doo owners then all the other PWC mfg's combined. That means more
boats so of course you will hear about more problems. I have 3 Sea-Doo and have
not had one problem.
The '97 XP is a great choice. If you want a little bit more power I'd go for
the '98 XP Limited. It is the fast boat out there and does very well in the
chop.
Roger