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[countyguard]

I am new to Waverunners and I have the chance to buy a 1998 Seadoo GTS Bombardier Jet Ski 3-Seater (2-stroke) with a solid trailer.  The cost is $2000.  I am concerned about whether or not 2 strokes will be around anymore because I heard pollution laws are coming into effect that may hurt the 2-stroke.  Also I am going to look at the Waverunner tomorrow and would like to get some advice on what I should be looking for internally in order to know that this is a solid buy.  Lastly I am wondering if anyone can tell me the amount of gas a 2-stroke seadoo expends?  It is a 7 gallon tank, at least that's what he said.  He told me he takes it to the lake all day and still has gas left in the tank when he's done but I also heard wavreunners can expend gas up to 10 gallons an hour.  


Thank you,
countyguard
9/11/08

[Kevin Leclair]

I believe 2 strokes will still be around for quite a while, it would be near impossible to get all of them off the market.  I would check the engine thoroughly, look for any leaks and inspect the spark plugs.  Also take a look at the hull especially the bottom while it is up on the trailer, people are notorious for beaching PWC's and they can take a beating on the bottom.  Take it for a test drive and make sure if runs well and is not taking on any water, you can take the seat off while in the water and have look for this.  I don't have a lot of knowledge on fuel consumption in PWC's but that doesn't sound right that it would use 10 gallons of gas in a hour.  

Please report back once you have a chance to take a look at it, good luck in your decision.  

[tiggerman]

countyguard, on Sep 11 2008, 12:25 PM, said:

I am new to Waverunners and I have the chance to buy a 1998 Seadoo GTS Bombardier Jet Ski 3-Seater (2-stroke) with a solid trailer.  The cost is $2000.  I am concerned about whether or not 2 strokes will be around anymore because I heard pollution laws are coming into effect that may hurt the 2-stroke.  Also I am going to look at the Waverunner tomorrow and would like to get some advice on what I should be looking for internally in order to know that this is a solid buy.  Lastly I am wondering if anyone can tell me the amount of gas a 2-stroke seadoo expends?  It is a 7 gallon tank, at least that's what he said.  He told me he takes it to the lake all day and still has gas left in the tank when he's done but I also heard wavreunners can expend gas up to 10 gallons an hour.  


Thank you,
countyguard
9/11/08

Sounds like a deal to me. 2 strokes aren't going away any time soon. 10 gallons an hour sounds about right.....
Watch for corrosion or anything that would say " I've been used in saltwater but my owner never, ever rinsed me off .....
Watch for excessive smoke when cranked (like a mosquito fogger)-look for oil in the bilge. Is this a 787cc?

[keviseeb]

countyguard, on Sep 11 2008, 01:25 PM, said:

I am new to Waverunners and I have the chance to buy a 1998 Seadoo GTS Bombardier Jet Ski 3-Seater (2-stroke) with a solid trailer.  The cost is $2000.  I am concerned about whether or not 2 strokes will be around anymore because I heard pollution laws are coming into effect that may hurt the 2-stroke.  Also I am going to look at the Waverunner tomorrow and would like to get some advice on what I should be looking for internally in order to know that this is a solid buy.  Lastly I am wondering if anyone can tell me the amount of gas a 2-stroke seadoo expends?  It is a 7 gallon tank, at least that's what he said.  He told me he takes it to the lake all day and still has gas left in the tank when he's done but I also heard wavreunners can expend gas up to 10 gallons an hour.  


Thank you,
countyguard
9/11/08

The 98 GTS should have the 717 engine in it. I think the fuel consumption is a bit optimistic but compared to the alternative it still could be a fun boat for you. If there is any way possible please check the engine compression before you buy it. If it is not 125 PSI or above and within 10 PSI between cylinders then it probably has a short life. Also that engine has a center seal on the crankshaft, if it smokes excessively as Tiggerman mentioned then that seal is probably going bad. It is less expensive for us to put a short block in than replace the seal. Finally, look at the engine and see how much corrosion is present. If there is a lot and the compression isn't good don't buy it! You can buy an 08 GTI most anywhere for under $6,000, you'll have at least half that in the boat by the time you fix it up or more if it needs major work. By the way Waverunner is a Yamaha trademark, Jetski is a Kawasaki trademark, a Sea Doo is simply called a personal watercraft.....go figure!

Kevin Seeber
Kingsland Marine

[tiggerman]

keviseeb, on Sep 19 2008, 12:53 PM, said:

The 98 GTS should have the 717 engine in it. I think the fuel consumption is a bit optimistic but compared to the alternative it still could be a fun boat for you. If there is any way possible please check the engine compression before you buy it. If it is not 125 PSI or above and within 10 PSI between cylinders then it probably has a short life. Also that engine has a center seal on the crankshaft, if it smokes excessively as Tiggerman mentioned then that seal is probably going bad. It is less expensive for us to put a short block in than replace the seal. Finally, look at the engine and see how much corrosion is present. If there is a lot and the compression isn't good don't buy it! You can buy an 08 GTI most anywhere for under $6,000, you'll have at least half that in the boat by the time you fix it up or more if it needs major work. By the way Waverunner is a Yamaha trademark, Jetski is a Kawasaki trademark, a Sea Doo is simply called a personal watercraft.....go figure!

Kevin Seeber
Kingsland Marine

Waverunners for everyone!!!!
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