6 replies to this topic

[LandLord]

Bought new {leftover} 2004 Sportster LE di in March 2005 and am now just completing my first year with this boat. It is a mechanical marvel and a wonder to behold. My boat insurance is running me about $50/month thru State Farm.

All my previous boats have been propeller driven. There is little comparison; the jet out performs the prop everytime with the exception of the initial "bite" when the boat takes off. This is not the biggest boat I have ever owned but it is the fastest. I'm a speed addict. I look forward to paying this one off and buying the Speedster 200 with 430 hp just to see what IT will doo.

The dealer experience is what this product is lacking. Further the manufacturer needs to work on consistency & blemishes. I suspect Hurricane Katrina destroyed my dealer in Mississippi.

I made approx 40 trips this year varying in size and length. The boat never failed me one time.

This boat is used primarily for offshore island exploration, tubing & water skiing & is run in salt water, fresh water, lakes, rivers and bayous, etc.

This boat is flushed, washed and garaged after each use irregardless of the type of water run in. It preserves the finish. My boat still looks brand new. Other boaters still gawk at it both at launch and while running. In Alabama we boat year round - there will be no winterization.

There have been no mechanical problems. I got one load of bad gas and took it to the dealer to have the tank drained, plugs changed and refilled with fresh gas with fuel treatment. Have noticed no further residual problems.

The handling and performance of the boat must be learned; however once learned a new owner will gain confidence & realize this boat cuts and handles like a razor blade. It will not turn over {believe me I tried} due to the width and the shape of the hull which is very unique.

I would recommend the SeaDoo jet boat to anyone. The Sportster is a good place to start. The only thing that can outrun me are JetSkis. I look forward to buying a bigger jet boat with 2 engines and a lot more power.

Attached Files

•  100_0494.JPG   921.17KB   22 downloads

[Schackdaddy]

Your insurance is 50/month? Wow, have you shopped around. I pay 300/year through nationwide for an 04 speedster 200.

I am like you, I bought my speedster in late july 05 new as an 04 leftover. I absolutly love the boat. The first time I took it out I was super mad about it beciuse of the way it handles and road, but I was used to a prop boat. After getting a handle on the controls I will probobly never buy a prop boat again. I have the 310 model, but as an engine guru and HP nut I hopefully will be pushing a lot more than that soon.

Glad to hear you like your boat, enjy the rest of the season.

[cAn'T sWim]

Yup, you are paying too much! State Farm is the reason.......... and if you have any other type of Insurance with them, start checking into a complete switch. It could save you allot of Money.


PS. I will let you know how the 430hp model does.....I am planning on making the trade in Jan.

[R-Doo]

I pay 231 a year thru Allstate for our 2004 Utopia 205 with 250 Opti.
Granted we can't use it all year like you can. The water is a bit hard in the winter.

[LandLord]

Your insurance is 50/month? Wow, have you shopped around. I pay 300/year through nationwide for an 04 speedster 200.

I am like you, I bought my speedster in late july 05 new as an 04 leftover. I absolutly love the boat. The first time I took it out I was super mad about it beciuse of the way it handles and road, but I was used to a prop boat. After getting a handle on the controls I will probobly never buy a prop boat again. I have the 310 model, but as an engine guru and HP nut I hopefully will be pushing a lot more than that soon.

Glad to hear you like your boat, enjy the rest of the season.

I appreciate you reply; it does sound like I'm paying too much based on the multiple replies I got similar to yours. I simply added the boat to my existing auto policies.

I will shop it farther.

[LandLord]

Yup, you are paying too much! State Farm is the reason.......... and if you have any other type of Insurance with them, start checking into a complete switch. It could save you allot of Money.


PS. I will let you know how the 430hp model does.....I am planning on making the trade in Jan.

I am VERY interested in feedback from you concerning the 430 hp jet you plan on purchasing especially in ref to price, top speed and handling. I look forward to hearing from you in January 2006. You must boat year round.

[kvoman]

Doule check your policy because I got State Farm on my boat also and it's a lot cheaper than that, it's about $250/yr., and I also have my house, vehicles, with them too.