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[tiggerman]

I did spot it- looking at ordering the parts any day now. I use this dealer for all my parts needs:
http://www.worldofpowersports.com/
They have an online catalog with microfiche images of all the Seadoo jetboat parts.
The dealer here in Brimingham is way overpriced in my opinion.
Besides, I haven't found anything that WOPS didn't have or couldn't get in a timely fashion, and they have been cheaper even after shipping!

[cAn'T sWim]

Welcome tiggerman.....how long have you been addicted?

Hydroturf is good, slipping is bad! I just got my Hydroturf a few days ago and I can't wait to get this installed. Especially because if I am installing it, that means I will probably be on the water the sameday!! It starting to warm up and it won't be long now!

[tiggerman]

Thanks ! We bought our boat about midway thru last season and have been hooked since. These boats are certainly head-turners around here.
I am so ready to get the cover off and get back in the water. After we bought the boat in July, there wasn't a weekend that we didn't get out on the water (we drive about 4 miles and launch), even after the weather had cooled off too much for most folks. We have kneeboarded, tubed, and towed a few skiers, not to mention used enough sunscreen to make WalMart happy!
I've got a grocery list of improvements I want to do, and hope I can get them done in time for warmer weather.

[tiggerman]

If you are new introduce yourself here!

Kevin

bump......

[Kevin Leclair]

Good call on the "bump" tiggerman.

[tiggerman]

bump.....again.......

[Kevin Leclair]

Bringing this one back to the top since we have some new members.

[tda3]

Bringing this one back to the top since we have some new members.

I probably should have done this at the beginning, but better late than never, eh?

"Hello. My name is Tom and I have a boating problem."

"Hi Tom!"



Seriously though....I'm 47, have a dog, work for an aircraft company as an Engineer, live in Savannah JoJa, and am married to a wonderfully understanding woman. In addition to boats, my other addiction is motorcycles and audio. I currently have three motorcycles, but will be reducing the inventory by one in order to make room for another! I've also got a dedicated 15'x28' home theater room project underway which also consumes time and $$$$. Now you know why I said I've got a very understanding wife!

Although I just bought a 2002 Speedster 160, I'm not new to boating. Having lived in coastal areas all my life, I've been around boats for probably almost 40 years. My first encounter with a boat was the 16' runabout my Dad built from scratch using plans from Glen L Marine. Throw in some Jon boats (Dad's), a couple small fiberglass boats (mine), a SeaDoo GTX (mine), a 26' Chris-Craft (Dad's), and a 30' Chris-Craft (Dad's) and you can see I've been around a lot of different powerboats. Additionally, my Ex's parents had a sailboat, so I've done some sailing as well. My best sailing experience was three years ago when I chartered (with another close friend couple) a 52' sailboat and spent a week in the British Virgin Islands.

The wife & I have a "goal boat" in mind, but realized that until that goal was achieved, we would be losing out on some boating memories/experiences. So we decided to get a small boat that wouldn't cost us much and would fit in our garage. Initially we looked at new SeaDoo 4-Tec's but found a 160 that was less money and gave us more room and more performance. And - it fit in the garage (barely). So the 160 is it for now and the source of our grins.

Oh....our "goal boat"? That would be a Velocity 280.

Tom

[Kevin Leclair]

Cool Tom, sounds like you have your hands full. Well let me be the first to formaly welcome you to the site and let me know if I can be of any help!

[HTVixen]

Ok my turn--

Hi I am Laurel Kellam. I am 25 & the GM of Hydro-Turf. Love the water & the sun & my job!! I am here to help & make some new friends!! Any So Cal Boaters here is a heads up- I am hosting the 2nd Annual Hydro-Turf Rider/Indsutry Appreciation Party next Sat (aug 7th) in Irvine. Anyone interested should RSVP to me so they can get on the guest list. I got Budweiser to sponsor a few kegs so we will have $1.00 beers - drink special & lots of SHWAG to give away-- even some stuff from Sea-Doo!!!

See you around!!

Laurel Kellam
GM- HydroTurf

[Kevin Leclair]

Welcome to the site Laurel, sounds like a blast! Glad to you have you here!

[tiggerman]

Sho nuff..... welcome Laurel and Hydro-Turf!!! Sounds like a great time for any So Cal members! Like Kevinper says, glad to have ya!

[428saleen]

I'm new to the site, just purchased a 98 speedster with twin 110's. took it to a lake for the first time last weekend and had a blast.

Just wondering if anyone would have any suggestions about precautions to take when taking one of these boats to the salt water. I already know to flush and spray the engine compartment with silicone spray. any other suggestions??

[Kevin Leclair]

Hey 428saleen welcome to the site, glad to you have here! Congrats on the new purchase of your DOO!

[tiggerman]

Welcome 428saleen! you're gonna love that boat! Along with the exterior and bilge wash down, you're gonna want to flush the engines as well to get the saltwater and sand out. The manual (if you have one) will describe how to doo this. Enjoy your new DOO! Post some pics if you have them

[99Speedster]

Hi Fellow SeaDoo Fans,

My name is Rex. I live in Minnesota and currently own a '99 Speedster. This is my 3rd Jet Boat. I previously owned a '95 Speedster and a '02 Yamaha XR1800 ( ... the Yamaha was a REALLY bad experience!). In addition to Jet Boating the Mississippi, I live for snowmobiling (2 polaris+1 SkiDoo). I'm looking forward to spending some time on this site!

[HTVixen]

Thanks for the warm welcome!! I am going to post the flyer for all interested parties-- hope some of you JetBoaters can make it out!!

[tiggerman]

Thanks Laurel for the info, and welcome Rex! Good to have ya!

[Kevin Leclair]

Welcome to the site Rex!

[DooTherapy]

If you are new introduce yourself here!

Kevin

Hi Ya all I live in Georgia and need to make some new friends.Look me up if you want to go for a ride